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Location: Buffalo, NY (Preferred) / Remote

Travel to Buffalo, NY every 4-6 weeks; Monday-Thursday onsite required during travel periods

Duration: 6 months

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

Scope of Role

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.