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.
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.
