DLT Solution Architect

About the role

As a DLT Solution Architect at IntellectEU, you will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions focused on DLT. You will work closely with business stakeholders, sales teams, and clients to ensure that architectural designs align with business objectives and user needs.

IntellectEU is committed to innovation in digital finance and emerging technologies. You will leverage your expertise in DLT and cloud platforms to design scalable solutions, while also identifying opportunities to integrate AI capabilities. Success in this role means delivering robust and secure architectures that meet client expectations.

Skills that matter here

• DLT: This role requires a deep understanding of DLT architecture and hands-on experience with distributed ledger frameworks.
• blockchain: You will design and deliver blockchain solutions, ensuring they meet production requirements.
• Java: Proficiency in Java is crucial for building and deploying complex systems in this role.
• cloud platforms: Experience with cloud platforms is necessary for deploying and operating ledger nodes and networks.
• smart contracts: You will develop and design smart contracts, including various token standards.
• DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps practices will help integrate automated testing and deployment into the development lifecycle.

Who this role suits

• Has over 10 years of experience in solution architecture, particularly in DLT and blockchain.
• Strong communicator who can explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Enjoys working collaboratively in teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possesses a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation in financial technology.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business stakeholders, delivery managers, and other teams to translate business requirements into DLT-based technical solutions.
• Ensure that the architectural vision aligns with business objectives and user needs.
• Work closely with sales teams and potential clients to understand their technical requirements and business goals.
• Translate these into architectural designs for tokenization platforms, settlement and custody flows, and ledger network topologies that form the basis of the solution proposal.
• Serve as a technical authority on DLT during the presales process, advising clients on platform selection (public vs. private vs. permissioned networks), privacy models, interoperability, and the business impact of these choices.
• Answer technical questions and concerns raised by clients, helping to build trust and confidence in the proposed solution.
• Collaborate with sales and project management teams to develop detailed proposals that include technical specifications, project timelines, and cost estimates.
• Ensure the proposed architecture is feasible, scalable, and meets the client’s expectations.
• Identify opportunities to combine DLT solutions with AI capabilities (e.g., LLM-based automation, analytics, compliance monitoring) to add value to client platforms.

Technical Skills Must Have

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of experience as Solution Architect, including 5+ years designing and delivering DLT or blockchain solutions in production.
• Proven hands-on experience with distributed ledger frameworks and networks (e.g., Hyperledger Besu, Canton, Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, Corda, Hyperledger Fabric).
• Deep understanding of DLT architecture: consensus mechanisms, node and network topology, privacy and confidentiality models, key management and custody, and interoperability and cross-chain integration.
• Proficiency in Java with hands-on experience building and deploying complex systems, including integrating ledgers with enterprise and legacy systems.
• Deep understanding of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless, event-driven) and frameworks. Ability to choose the most appropriate pattern based on project requirements and constraints.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), including deploying and operating ledger nodes and networks.
• Knowledge of cloud-specific services, deployment models, and best practices for scalability, availability, and security.
• Strong experience with smart contract development and design (e.g., Solidity, Daml), including token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-1400, ERC-3643) and secure contract design patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of security principles, data protection, and compliance standards relevant to software architecture.
• Experience designing secure systems that meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, MiCA, and financial-sector regulation).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and the ability to integrate automated testing (including smart contract testing and audits), deployment, and monitoring into the software development lifecycle.

Nice to Have

• Experience in capital markets or digital asset projects (e.g., tokenized securities, funds, bonds, stablecoins, or CBDC) is a plus.
• Experience in AI projects, namely LLMs and ML techniques, is a plus.
• Contributions to open-source DLT projects or recognized certifications in blockchain technologies are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to explain complex DLT concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple customer prospects and projects simultaneously.
• Proven people management and leadership abilities.

Benefits & Offer

• International experience in a stable company: the company has offices in Antwerp, Leuven, Lisbon, Krakow, Kyiv, New York and operates on the market for over 15 years.
• Passionate team in an innovative, casual, positive, and open work environment ready to meet your new ideas.
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the chance to change the way the business works in the financial world.