Apprentice Blockchain Solution Architect Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Location: Buffalo, NY (Preferred) / Remote
Travel to Buffalo, NY every 4–6 weeks; Monday–Thursday onsite required during travel periods

Duration: 6 months

Are you ready to join a growing team?

CTG is seeking a Solution Architect – Crypto Coins Infrastructure & System Integration for a leading financial services client. This role is responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade blockchain and digital asset infrastructure, including proprietary crypto coin platforms, within a regulated banking environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in blockchain architecture, crypto coin systems, cloud-native platforms, and financial systems integration.

This position requires hands-on experience designing secure, scalable, and compliant crypto asset ecosystems supporting coin issuance, custody, trading integration, and DeFi interoperability.

• Design end-to-end crypto coin infrastructure, including issuance, minting, burning, staking, and governance models
• Architect blockchain networks, node infrastructure, validator systems, and cross-chain interoperability
• Define tokenomics frameworks and smart contract architectures (ERC-20, ERC-721, custom tokens)
• Integrate blockchain platforms with legacy financial systems (payments, settlement, liquidity systems)
• Design secure digital asset custody and wallet systems, including key management (HSM, MPC)
• Lead architecture for transaction processing, ledger systems, and blockchain orchestration layers
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks (SEC, NYDFS, MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, GDPR)
• Evaluate and integrate DeFi protocols, DEXs, NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 services
• Define cloud-native architecture using microservices, Kubernetes, and API-first design
• Oversee integration with KYC/AML and blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis)
• Produce architecture documentation, diagrams, and reference implementations
• Guide engineering teams through design, build, and deployment phases (Agile/DevOps)
• Conduct risk assessments, security reviews, and disaster recovery planning

• Enterprise-level ownership of digital asset and crypto coin architecture
• Cross-functional leadership across engineering, security, compliance, and product teams
• Design authority for blockchain infrastructure and financial system integrations
• Advisory role on emerging technologies including CBDCs, programmable money, and decentralized identity

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in solution architecture or enterprise systems design
• 2+ years hands-on experience in blockchain, crypto, or fintech environments
• Strong experience with blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, etc.)
• Experience with smart contract development (Solidity, Rust)
• Deep knowledge of crypto custody, wallets, and transaction systems
• Strong cloud architecture experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of cryptography, HSMs, MPC, and security best practices
• Experience integrating financial systems and compliance tooling
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and Jira-based project execution

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect certification
• Certified Blockchain Architect or equivalent credential
• Experience in regulated financial institutions or banking environments
• Exposure to DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, Web3 ecosystems, CBDCs
• Experience with cross-chain interoperability and decentralized governance models
• Strong understanding of digital identity and programmable money systems

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $58.72 to $97.86. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.