Blockstream
Junior Solutions Architect
Lugano, SwitzerlandFull-timeGlobal
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Job Description
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You will support the end-to-end architecture process, assisting with initial design, documentation, and deployment of blockchain and digital-asset solutions. You will design secure, scalable integrations with core banking and financial systems, define APIs and data flows, collaborate with delivery and engineering teams, produce architecture documentation, identify risks, and help operationalize solutions.
Requirements
- ā5-10 years of experience in solution architecture platform engineering or enterprise system implementation
- āStrong understanding of blockchain technology distributed systems and cryptographic principles
- āExperience designing multi-system platforms in regulated financial services environments
- āHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and modern deployment practices
- āDeep expertise in API-based architectures microservices and event-driven systems
- āStrong knowledge of security protocols encryption authentication and authorization mechanisms
- āUnderstanding of DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- āExcellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to technical and business stakeholders
- āLanguages: Swiss German German and English required; French and/or Italian a plus
- āLocation: Switzerland with focus on Zurich Zug Lugano
Responsibilities
- āDesign and deliver end-to-end blockchain and digital asset solutions for banking custody payments and treasury management use cases
- āArchitect secure scalable platforms that integrate blockchain infrastructure with core banking and financial systems
- āDefine technical architecture including API design data flows event-driven systems and integration patterns
- āMake platform-level design decisions on deployment models consensus mechanisms and security protocols
- āEvaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms protocols and tools based on client requirements
- āEnsure solutions adhere to cryptographic security standards regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practices
- āCollaborate with delivery teams developers and DevOps engineers to ensure architectures are buildable testable and operable
- āCreate and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams system specifications and integration guides
- āIdentify and escalate architectural risks technical dependencies and performance bottlenecks
- āMentor junior architects and developers on architectural patterns blockchain best practices and secure coding principles
Tech Stack
GCPAzureCI/CDAWSsmart contracttreasury managementauthorizationdistributed systemstokenizationcustody