Sr Lead Architect - Blockchain

Crypto Pro Network; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crypto Pro Network is looking for a Senior Lead Architect to design and implement innovative solutions in Jersey City, NJ. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and expertise in public blockchain technologies like Ethereum and Solana. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, provide mentorship, and drive the adoption of cloud-native solutions. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and a formal training in software engineering concepts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Strong experience in designing and building technology solutions.
• Good knowledge of CI/CD and Software Development Life Cycle.
• Practical experience with cloud-native platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with public blockchain technologies like Ethereum or Solana.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable solutions collaborating with engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on best practices.
• Ensure solutions comply with business and security requirements.
• Drive automation and CI/CD adoption in the project.
• Evaluate and implement blockchain technologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Hands-on architecture

Problem-solving

Software development lifecycle

Agile methodologies

Cloud-native platforms

Public blockchain technologies

Education

Formal training in software engineering concepts

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

You’re a hands-on architect with a passion for building robust solutions and a keen eye for detail. You thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy working directly with code, cloud-native platforms, and emerging technologies like public blockchains.

As a Senior Lead Architect at JPMorganChase within the Kinexys team, you will design and implement innovative solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. This role is ideal for someone who prefers technical depth and direct contribution over traditional management responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable solutions, working directly with engineering teams and writing production-quality code as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding best practices in architecture, design, and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business requirements, compliance standards, and security best practices.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, proactively addressing dependencies and integration points with other teams and platforms.
• Drive adoption of automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies to improve delivery speed and reliability.
• Contribute to the evaluation, integration, and implementation of public blockchain technologies and protocols.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Strong experience designing and building technology solutions, with a focus on hands-on architecture and implementation.
• Proficient in automation, CI/CD, and all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, application resiliency, and security.
• Practical experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Demonstrated experience working with public blockchain technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Hyperledger, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience working at the code level (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar languages).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
• Experience integrating blockchain solutions with existing enterprise systems.