Blockchain Lead

Iris Software Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software Inc. is seeking a Block Chain Architect to lead digital assets and tokenization initiatives across Mount Laurel NJ, New York NY, and Toronto.

You will define end-to-end architectures for backend services, frontends, smart contracts and EVM networks, and guide security, upgradeability and governance. The role requires mentoring engineering teams, driving ADRs, and setting cross-functional roadmaps to deliver production-ready platforms with institutional custody workflows and

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture and solution strategy for blockchain-enabled digital asset and tokenization platforms, including real-world assets, digital securities, and institutional custody workflows.
• Define scalable end-to-end architectures across backend services, React/Next.js frontends, smart contracts, EVM networks, and enterprise blockchain platforms such as Hyperledger Besu and Kaleido.
• Provide architectural leadership for smart contract standards, including ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-3643, and ERC-1400, with a focus on security, upgradeability, and gas optimization.
• Design integration strategies for MPC wallet providers such as Fireblocks, DFNS, Turnkey, and BitGo, including secure transaction signing and institutional custody workflows.
• Establish architecture standards for Web3 applications using Ethers.js, Viem, Wagmi, Node.js, Go, or Rust to support scalable and reliable platforms.
• Drive smart contract audit governance, KYC/AML integration, transaction monitoring, and compliance requirements across tokenized asset solutions.
• Lead architecture governance, technical roadmaps, ADRs, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring production-ready implementations.

Job description

Iris Software's client one of the leading Bank is looking to hire for the following roles

Title: Block Chain Architect - Digital Assets & Tokenization

Location: Mount Laurel NJ /Toronto ON /New York NY

Hybrid: 2- 3 days onsite

Key Responsibilities:

Full Stack Architect – Digital Assets & Tokenization

Lead enterprise architecture and solution strategy for blockchain-enabled digital asset and tokenization platforms, including real-world assets, digital securities, and institutional custody workflows.

Define scalable end-to-end architectures across backend services, React/Next.js frontends, smart contracts, EVM networks, and enterprise blockchain platforms such as Hyperledger Besu and Kaleido.

Provide architectural leadership for smart contract standards, including ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-3643, and ERC-1400, with a focus on security, upgradeability, and gas optimization.

Design integration strategies for MPC wallet providers such as Fireblocks, DFNS, Turnkey, and BitGo, including secure transaction signing and institutional custody workflows.

Establish architecture standards for Web3 applications using Ethers.js, Viem, Wagmi, Node.js, Go, or Rust to support scalable and reliable platforms.

Drive smart contract audit governance, KYC/AML integration, transaction monitoring, and compliance requirements across tokenized asset solutions.

Lead architecture governance, technical roadmaps, ADRs, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring production-ready implementations.

About Iris Software Inc.

With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.