Solutions Architect

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure.

We are seeking a Solutions Architect, responsible for designing and building secure, scalable blockchain and digital asset solutions for enterprise and institutional clients. This role owns the end-to-end architecture of client platforms, from initial design through implementation and deployment, ensuring solutions meet both business requirements and technical best practices for distributed systems, cryptography, and financial services integration

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Within the Service & Enterprise Solutions organization, the Solutions Architect works closely with Delivery, Engineering, Product, and Client teams to translate business requirements into robust technical architectures. This role bridges technical innovation with practical implementation, ensuring that blockchain solutions are secure, scalable, and operationally sound for banking and institutional environment

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What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilitie

• s):Design and deliver end-to-end blockchain and digital asset solutions for banking, custody, payments, and treasury management use ca
• sesArchitect secure, scalable platforms that integrate blockchain infrastructure with core banking and financial syst
• emsDefine technical architecture including API design, data flows, event-driven systems, and integration patte
• rnsMake platform-level design decisions on deployment models (cloud, hybrid, on-premise), consensus mechanisms, and security protoc
• olsEvaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and tools based on client requirements and technical feasibil
• ityEnsure solutions adhere to cryptographic security standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and industry best practi
• cesCollaborate with delivery teams, developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure architectures are buildable, testable, and opera
• bleCreate and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, system specifications, and integration gui
• desIdentify and escalate architectural risks, technical dependencies, and performance bottlene
• cksMentor junior architects and developers on architectural patterns, blockchain best practices, and secure coding princip

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What We Look for In You (Required Qualificatio

• ns):5-10 years of experience in solution architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise system implementa
• tionStrong understanding of blockchain technology, distributed systems, and cryptographic princi
• plesExperience designing multi-system platforms in regulated financial services environm
• entsHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern deployment pract
• icesDeep expertise in API-based architectures, microservices, and event-driven sys
• temsStrong knowledge of security protocols, encryption, authentication, and authorization mechan
• ismsUnderstanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-
• codeExcellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakehol
• dersSelf-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of deli
• veryLanguages: Swiss German, German, and English required; French and/or Italian a
• plusLocation: Switzerland, with focus on Zurich, Zug, Lu

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Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualificati

• ons):Hands-on experience with blockchain platforms (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, or sim
• ilar)Knowledge of smart contract development and decentralized application (DApp) archite
• ctureExperience with digital asset custody, tokenization, or crypto payment sy
• stemsUnderstanding of DeFi protocols, stablecoins, and Layer-2 scaling solu
• tionsFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks for digital assets (MiCA, AML/KYC, securities regulat
• ions)Experience integrating blockchain with core banking systems, payments platforms, or treasury management sy
• stemsProgramming proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Rust, Java, or Sol
• idityBlockchain certifications (Certified Blockchain Architect, Hyperledger, or sim
• ilar)Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestr
• ationInterest in progressing into Principal Architect or technical leadership

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