StellenbeschreibungppBlockstream 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. /p pWe 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. /p pWithin 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. /p h3What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities) /h3 ul li3-5 years architecture experience, technical aptitude, eager to learn /li liDesign and deliver end‑to‑end blockchain and digital asset solutions for banking, custody, payments, and treasury management use cases /li liArchitect secure, scalable platforms that integrate blockchain infrastructure with core banking and financial systems /li liDefine technical architecture including API design, data flows, event‑driven systems, and integration patterns /li liMake platform‑level design decisions on deployment models (cloud, hybrid, on‑premise), consensus mechanisms, and security protocols /li liEvaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and tools based on client requirements and technical feasibility /li liEnsure solutions adhere to cryptographic security standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and industry best practices /li liCollaborate with delivery teams, developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure architectures are buildable, testable, and operable /li liCreate and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, system specifications, and integration guides /li liIdentify and elevate architectural risks, technical dependencies, and performance bottlenecks /li liMentor junior architects and developers on architectural patterns, blockchain best practices, and secure coding principles /li /ul h3What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications) /h3 ul li5-10 years of experience in solution architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise system implementation /li liStrong understanding of blockchain technology, distributed systems, and cryptographic principles /li liExperience designing multi‑system platforms in regulated financial services environments /li liHands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern deployment practices /li liDeep expertise in API‑based architectures, microservices, and event‑driven systems /li liStrong knowledge of security protocols, encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms /li liUnderstanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code /li liExcellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders /li liSelf‑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 /li liLanguages: Swiss German, German, and English required; French and/or Italian a plus /li liLocation: Switzerland, with focus on Zurich, Zug, Lugano /li /ul h3Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications) /h3 ul liHands‑on experience with blockchain platforms (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, or similar) /li liKnowledge of smart contract development and decentralized application (DApp) architecture /li liExperience with digital asset custody, tokenization, or crypto payment systems /li liUnderstanding of DeFi protocols, stablecoins, and Layer‑2 scaling solutions /li liFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks for digital assets (MiCA, AML/KYC, securities regulations) /li liExperience integrating blockchain with core banking systems, payments platforms, or treasury management systems /li liProgramming proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Rust, Java, or Solidity /li liBlockchain certifications (Certified Blockchain Architect, Hyperledger, or similar) /li liExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration /li liInterest in progressing into Principal Architect or technical leadership roles /li /ul 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
