Senior System Architect (Blockchain / Decentralised Infra)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative start-up is seeking a Senior System Architect to lead the design of scalable infrastructure for decentralized networks. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies while providing technical leadership in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will bring over a decade of experience in software architecture, with a focus on infrastructure orchestration and cloud platforms. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of decentralized systems and enjoy the opportunity to influence key architectural decisions in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in software architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in decentralized systems and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and reliable platform architecture aligned with business goals.
• Ensure smooth system integration with tools like Kubernetes and Docker.

Skills

Software Architecture

Infrastructure Orchestration

Decentralized Systems

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

DevOps Practices

Containerization

Blockchain Technology

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Monitoring Platforms

Job description

Senior System Architect (Blockchain / Decentralised Infra), London (City of London)

Hays Software Engineering is seeking a Senior System Architect to advance their career while remaining hands-on within an innovative start-up focused on Infrastructure Orchestration for decentralized network infrastructure via their SaaS platform.

Client:

Hays

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities include designing scalable and reliable platform architecture aligned with business goals, researching new technologies in decentralized systems and cloud infrastructure, ensuring smooth system integration with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and monitoring platforms, collaborating with engineering teams, maintaining security and compliance standards, planning for scalability, providing technical leadership, and documenting solutions.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in software architecture, including roles such as Principal Architect or VP of Engineering, with deep expertise in infrastructure orchestration, decentralized systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevOps practices, containerization, and blockchain technology. Experience within start-up or scale-up environments is preferred.

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