Technical Architect - Decentralized Identity Solutions

Technical Architect – Decentralized Identity Solutions

Permanent employee, Full-time · Germany, Ireland

Your opportunity:

Make a real difference in the blockchain industry! Build the change you want to see.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated hands-on Architect to support the design and development of innovative decentralized identity solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in distributed systems, cryptographic protocols, and hands-on experience with blockchain and decentralized identity standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable, and user-centric identity systems that empower individuals to control their own data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design: Design scalable, secure, and efficient decentralized identity systems leveraging technologies such as blockchain, DID (Decentralized Identifiers), and Verifiable Credentials.
• Development: Implement end-to-end solutions, backend services, and APIs, ensuring seamless interoperability across systems.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure alignment with KERI, Trust Over IP, W3C standards, DID specifications, and other relevant frameworks.
• Technical Development: Provide hands-on development guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated on emerging trends in decentralized identity, privacy-preserving technologies, and cryptographic advancements, integrating innovative approaches into product development.
• Security and Performance: Perform rigorous testing and analysis to ensure systems are secure, resilient, and performant in real-world scenarios.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and deployment guides.

Your story:

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in designing and developing secure software, backend services, and APIs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of decentralized identity solutions and/or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Management (PKM).
• Hands-on experience with blockchain platforms (e.g., Cardano, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, Polygon).
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, including asymmetric encryption and hashing functions.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, consensus mechanisms, and secure communication protocols.

Experience:

• 8+ years in software development with at least 3 years in decentralized or blockchain-based solutions.
• Previous roles as a technical architect or lead backend developer on large-scale, complex systems.

Standards and Tools:

• Knowledge of DID and Verifiable Credentials standards with an emphasis on Key Event Receipt Infrastructure (KERI) and Authentic Chained Data Containers (ACDC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with self-sovereign identity principles.
• Experience with privacy-preserving technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Containers and related technologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Passion for innovation and driving the adoption of decentralized technologies.

What we look for in you:

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about empowering users through decentralized technologies and who thrive in dynamic, innovation-driven environments. An aptitude for decentralized technologies combined with a passion for technical design and development is essential.

Your impact:

User Empowerment: You will design and build solutions that give individuals control over their digital identities, enabling secure and private data sharing.

Industry Standards: Your work will contribute to the development and adoption of open standards for decentralized identity, promoting interoperability and innovation across the ecosystem.

• Real-World Solutions: You will create tangible solutions that address real-world challenges, such as identity theft, data breaches, and access control, creating positive impact.

The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future.

Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s mission is to engage with and support the Cardano community. The Foundation assists the development of tools the community can use to leverage Cardano to solve problems in new ways.

Benefits:

• Embrace Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with the flexibility to tailor your hours that best supports your productivity, while staying aligned with the team.
• Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative remote environment where ideas flow freely and everyone feels empowered to contribute.
• Thrive in a Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth and development. Every employee receives an annual learning budget to invest in their professional journey.
• Shape Your Career: We provide opportunities for growth and encourage you to continuously evolve your skills and expertise within a supportive environment.
• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the development and adoption of Cardano, shaping the future of blockchain technology and its real-world applications.
• Team Building & Fun: Connect with your colleagues and strengthen team bonds through a dedicated annual team building event, as well as a departmental team-building day. Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday and additional days off to celebrate milestone work anniversaries.
• Work with Passionate People: Surround yourself with a team of dedicated individuals who are driven by a shared passion for blockchain technology and its potential to change the world.

Equal opportunities employer:

The Cardano Foundation strives to provide a diverse, inclusive and welcoming working environment. We are committed to being a discrimination free organization – including discrimination free space with regards to age, religion, race, nationality/ethnic origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Cardano Foundation does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Unsolicited applications will be treated as direct applications regardless of the channel through which we receive them.

#J-18808-Ljbffr