Solution Architect

Pearson Carter

Australia

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Pearson Carter is looking for a Technical Solution Architect in Victoria, Australia to lead the design and evolution of a high-performance trading platform.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly within crypto exchanges. Key responsibilities include managing architectural design, API specifications, and overseeing a distributed engineering team. The position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

10 years of software engineering and system architecture experience.
3 years in crypto exchange or traditional financial markets.
Strong expertise in FIX protocol (4.4 or higher).

Responsibilities

Lead the design of core trading system architecture.
Own institutional connectivity and API architecture.
Define high-availability, high-throughput systems.

Skills

Software engineering

System architecture

FIX protocol

Low-latency systems

Programming (Java, C, Go)

Cross-functional team leadership

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of blockchain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Messaging systems

Distributed databases

Job description

Technical Solution Architect – Institutional Trading / Crypto Exchange

About the Company

A global fintech organisation operating in the online trading and digital asset space. Founded in 2010, the company provides institutional and retail clients with access to global markets through advanced trading platforms spanning forex, crypto, and other financial instruments.

With a distributed workforce across multiple international locations, the organisation combines the scale of a regulated financial institution with the agility of a modern technology company. The culture is fast-moving, collaborative, and innovation-driven, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-performance trading infrastructure for global users.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of the institutional connectivity and access layer for a high-performance trading platform.

This is a hands‑on architectural leadership role responsible for the end‑to‑end design, implementation, and optimisation of trading system connectivity—particularly the FIX protocol‑based APIs used by institutional clients, liquidity providers, and trading counterparties.

You will define and own the architecture that enables secure, scalable, and low‑latency order flow into the exchange, ensuring world‑class reliability and performance across all external trading integrations.

This role also includes managing a distributed engineering team (20–30 people across multiple regions) and working closely with product, engineering, risk, and compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of core trading system architecture for a digital asset exchange
Own institutional connectivity and API architecture, with a strong focus on FIX protocol (4.4)
Design high‑availability, high‑throughput, and low‑latency systems supporting:
- Order matching
- Market data distribution
- Clearing and settlement workflows
- Risk and compliance controls
Define and maintain FIX API specifications, interface documentation, and integration standards
Ensure seamless integration for institutional clients and liquidity providers
Identify system bottlenecks and deliver forward‑looking architectural improvements
Lead technical design reviews and drive implementation across engineering teams
Establish architecture standards, engineering best practices, and development guidelines
Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment
Monitor industry trends in distributed systems, exchange infrastructure, and blockchain technologies, and apply relevant innovations
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a cross‑functional engineering team
Manage cross‑regional collaboration across development, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
10 years of software engineering and system architecture experience
3 years in crypto exchange, trading venue, or traditional financial markets (FX, equities, derivatives, etc.)
Deep understanding of exchange systems including:
- Matching engines
- Market data systems
- Clearing/settlement workflows
- Risk management systems
Strong expertise in FIX protocol (4.4 or higher) including API design and implementation
Proven experience designing low‑latency, high‑concurrency distributed systems
Strong programming background in at least one major language (e.g., Java, C, Go)
Experience with messaging systems, caching layers, and distributed databases
Understanding of blockchain concepts is beneficial
Strong commercial and business awareness within financial markets
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical architecture
Experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams across multiple regions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Experience working in global exchange environments or tier‑1 trading institutions
Hands‑on experience building or optimising FIX gateways
Exposure to international or multi‑regulatory environments
Experience scaling trading systems under high‑volume conditions

What’s on Offer