Solution Architect - Crypto Coins Infrastructure & System Integration
19 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description Overview Location: Buffalo, NY (Preferred) / Remote Travel to Buffalo, NY every 4–6 weeks; Monday–Thursday onsite required during travel periods Duration: 6 months Are you ready to join a growing team? CTG is seeking a Solution Architect – Crypto Coins Infrastructure & System Integration for a leading financial services client. This role is responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade blockchain and digital asset infrastructure, including proprietary crypto coin platforms, within a regulated banking environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in blockchain architecture, crypto coin systems, cloud-native platforms, and financial systems integration. This position requires hands-on experience designing secure, scalable, and compliant crypto asset ecosystems supporting coin issuance, custody, trading integration, and DeFi interoperability. Primary Responsibilities • Design end-to-end crypto coin infrastructure, including issuance, minting, burning, staking, and governance models, • Architect blockchain networks, node infrastructure, validator systems, and cross-chain interoperability, • Define tokenomics frameworks and smart contract architectures (ERC-20, ERC-721, custom tokens), • Integrate blockchain platforms with legacy financial systems (payments, settlement, liquidity systems), • Design secure digital asset custody and wallet systems, including key management (HSM, MPC), • Lead architecture for transaction processing, ledger systems, and blockchain orchestration layers, • Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks (SEC, NYDFS, MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, GDPR), • Evaluate and integrate DeFi protocols, DEXs, NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 services, • Define cloud-native architecture using microservices, Kubernetes, and API-first design, • Oversee integration with KYC/AML and blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis), • Produce architecture documentation, diagrams, and reference implementations, • Guide engineering teams through design, build, and deployment phases (Agile/DevOps), • Conduct risk assessments, security reviews, and disaster recovery planningScope of Role, • Enterprise-level ownership of digital asset and crypto coin architecture, • Cross-functional leadership across engineering, security, compliance, and product teams, • Design authority for blockchain infrastructure and financial system integrations, • Advisory role on emerging technologies including CBDCs, programmable money, and decentralized identityRequired Qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, • 5+ years in solution architecture or enterprise systems design, • 2+ years hands-on experience in blockchain, crypto, or fintech environments, • Strong experience with blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, etc.), • Experience with smart contract development (Solidity, Rust), • Deep knowledge of crypto custody, wallets, and transaction systems, • Strong cloud architecture experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), • Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, • Strong understanding of cryptography, HSMs, MPC, and security best practices, • Experience integrating financial systems and compliance tooling, • Familiarity with Agile delivery and Jira-based project executionPreferred Qualifications, • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, • AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect certification, • Certified Blockchain Architect or equivalent credential, • Experience in regulated financial institutions or banking environments, • Exposure to DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, Web3 ecosystems, CBDCs, • Experience with cross-chain interoperability and decentralized governance models, • Strong understanding of digital identity and programmable money systems Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $58.72 to $97.86. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.