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We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
We are seeking a visionary and technically proficient Principal Blockchain Technology Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of blockchain-based solutions within the financial services sector. This role will be instrumental in shaping our blockchain strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant architectures that support digital assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design:Lead the end-to-end architecture of blockchain platforms, including consensus mechanisms, smart contract frameworks, and integration with legacy financial systems.Design scalable and secure distributed ledger solutions tailored to financial use cases such as payments, clearing and settlement, identity management, and asset tokenization.Technology Leadership:Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain protocols based on business requirements.Define technical security standards, best practices, and governance models for secure blockchain development and deployment.Engineering & Development:Collaborate with engineering teams to build and maintain secure blockchain infrastructure, APIs, and smart contracts.Ensure high performance, fault tolerance, and data integrity across blockchain nodes and networks.Security & Compliance:Implement robust security measures including cryptographic techniques, identity and access management, and secure key storage.Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., AML/KYC, GDPR, SEC guidelines) in blockchain implementations.Help implement holistic security measures across the cybersecurity program pertaining to the safe development and monitoring of digital assets.Innovation & Strategy:Stay abreast of emerging blockchain trends, technologies, and regulatory developments.Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on blockchain opportunities and risks.Collaboration & Mentorship:Work cross-functionally with product, legal, compliance, and operations teams.Mentor junior architects and developers in blockchain principles and development practices. What you have
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field10+ years of experience in software architecture, with 5+ years in blockchain technologiesDeep understanding of cryptographic principles, distributed systems, and consensus algorithmsProven experience designing and deploying blockchain solutions in financial environmentsFamiliarity with smart contract languages and blockchain platformsStrong knowledge of financial services workflows and regulatory requirementsExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience with DeFi protocols, digital identity, and token economicsKnowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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