Director of Blockchain Application Architecture

• Provide architectural leadership in designing and developing blockchain-based solutions with off-chain integrations.
• Ensure the security and scalability of blockchain applications.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate blockchain technology with existing systems and platforms.
• Help build a bridge between on-chain technologies and off-chain technologies.
• Help guide private cloud integration to operationalize integrated solutions.
• Stay updated with advancements in blockchain protocols, cryptographic techniques, and digital asset regulations.
• Implement tokenization processes and develop smart contracts.
• Use zero-knowledge proofs and multi-signature wallets for enhanced security.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with financial regulations related to digital assets.
• Manage off-chain technologies including public cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), relational databases, and modern programming languages.
• Facilitate seamless integration of on-chain and off-chain components using streaming and integration technologies (RPC/gRPC, KAFKA, MQ, REST APIs).

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or experience.
• Certification in blockchain technology or related areas.
• Proven track record of blockchain projects.
• Certification on Cloud Architecture preferred (AWS, Azure and/or GCP).

Talents Needed for Success

• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols and cryptographic principles.
• Extensive knowledge of digital currencies, crypto ETFs, fungible and non-fungible tokens, stable coins, DeFi assets.
• Experience with tokenization, smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs, and multi-signature wallets.
• Awareness of financial regulations related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
• Proficiency in blockchain security protocols and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1400).
• Knowledge of DeFi, DAO, and Automated Market Makers (AMM).
• Experience in the banking or financial sector.
• Understanding of digital asset custodianship.
• Experience with off-chain technologies and platforms including public cloud services- AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience with relational databases, modern programming languages, and streaming/integration technologies (RPC/gRPC, KAFKA, MQ, REST APIs).
• Working experience with on-chain and off-chain integrations.
• Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF is highly recommended, demonstrating a structured approach to enterprise architecture and strategic technology planning.