pBlockstream 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. /ppWe are seeking a Junior Solutions Architect with strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn, who will support the team in designing and building secure, scalable blockchain and digital asset solutions for enterprise and institutional clients. This role supports the end-to-end architecture process, from assisting with initial design through documentation and deployment, ensuring solutions adhere to technical best practices for distributed systems, cryptography, and financial services integration. /ppWithin the Service Enterprise Solutions organization, the Junior Solutions Architect works closely with Solutions Architects, Delivery, Engineering, Product, and Client teams. This role will assist in translating business requirements into robust technical architectures and will gain hands-on experience in ensuring that blockchain solutions are secure, scalable, and operationally sound for banking and institutional environments. /ph3What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities): /h3ulli3-5 years architecture experience, technical aptitude, eager to learn /liliDesign and deliver end-to-end blockchain and digital asset solutions for banking, custody, payments, and treasury management use cases /liliArchitect secure, scalable platforms that integrate blockchain infrastructure with core banking and financial systems /liliDefine technical architecture including API design, data flows, event-driven systems, and integration patterns /liliMake platform-level design decisions on deployment models (cloud, hybrid, on-premise), consensus mechanisms, and security protocols /liliEvaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and tools based on client requirements and technical feasibility /liliEnsure solutions adhere to cryptographic security standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and industry best practices /liliCollaborate with delivery teams, developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure architectures are buildable, testable, and operable /liliCreate and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, system specifications, and integration guides /liliIdentify and elevate architectural risks, technical dependencies, and performance bottlenecks /liliMentor junior architects and developers on architectural patterns, blockchain best practices, and secure coding principles /li /ulh3What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications): /h3ulli5-10 years of experience in solution architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise system implementation /liliStrong understanding of blockchain technology, distributed systems, and cryptographic principles /liliExperience designing multi-system platforms in regulated financial services environments /liliHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern deployment practices /liliDeep expertise in API-based architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems /liliStrong knowledge of security protocols, encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms /liliUnderstanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code /liliExcellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders /liliSelf-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of delivery /liliLanguages: Swiss German, German, and English required; French and/or Italian a plus /liliLocation: Switzerland, with focus on Zurich, Zug, Lugano /li /ulh3Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications): /h3ulliHands-on experience with blockchain platforms (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, or similar) /liliKnowledge of smart contract development and decentralized application (DApp) architecture /liliExperience with digital asset custody, tokenization, or crypto payment systems /liliUnderstanding of DeFi protocols, stablecoins, and Layer-2 scaling solutions /liliFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks for digital assets (MiCA, AML/KYC, securities regulations) /liliExperience integrating blockchain with core banking systems, payments platforms, or treasury management systems /liliProgramming proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Rust, Java, or Solidity /liliBlockchain certifications (Certified Blockchain Architect, Hyperledger, or similar) /liliExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration /liliInterest in progressing into … /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
Junior Solutions Architect Arbeitgeber: Blockstream Corporation
Blockstream bietet eine dynamische und innovative Arbeitsumgebung, die es Ihnen ermöglicht, als Senior Product Manager in der EMEA-Region einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Entwicklung von Enterprise-Lösungen im Bereich Krypto-Custody zu haben. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert Zusammenarbeit und Kreativität, während wir gleichzeitig auf die Einhaltung regulatorischer Anforderungen achten. Zudem bieten wir umfangreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und ein engagiertes Team, das sich leidenschaftlich für die Zukunft der Blockchain-Technologie einsetzt.
