Lead Blockchain Solutions Architect

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Flexible/hybrid work model

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to design and implement innovative blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in software architecture and a strong focus on blockchain technologies. Responsibilities include developing strategies for blockchain adoption and leading the design of secure architectures. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years in software architecture or solution design, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain or distributed ledger technologies.
• Proven track record in financial services, banking, payments, or capital markets.
• Hands‑on experience with blockchain platforms.
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end blockchain architectures for applications.
• Define blockchain adoption strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop solution blueprints integrating blockchain with existing systems.
• Collaborate with development teams for architectural consistency.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Lead prototype initiatives to evaluate new blockchain frameworks.
• Maintain architectural documentation and design patterns.

Skills

Software architecture

Blockchain technologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Ethereum

Hyperledger Fabric

Corda

Polygon

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to design and implement innovative blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in software architecture and a strong focus on blockchain technologies. Responsibilities include developing strategies for blockchain adoption and leading the design of secure architectures. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model in London.