Solutions Architect - Dtl / Blockchain Ecosystems

Our client is looking to hire a Solution Architect for approximately 6 months

A Solution Architect is required with a strong understanding of DTL / blockchain. You will perform a highly adaptive role that will provide the flexibility to make it your own. You will be responsible for guiding future research into DLT and ensuring that high quality outputs are produced as a result of the organisation’s research. This may be through hands-on technical experimentation or more conceptual research in collaboration with internal and external technologists.

The successful applicant will be the technical lead on key technology choices for experimentation. There will be opportunities to do some programming to help build proof of concepts and prototypes. The role will also involve collaborating with colleagues on the regulatory, policy and economic impacts of different technology choices.

Key requirements:

• Deep understanding of the DLT/blockchain ecosystem and hands-on experience of developing solutions and applications with one or more DLT platforms.
• Experience of working as the conduit between business and technology functions, demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills to assure a clear translation of business requirements into functional outcomes, and can articulate complicated technology concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Proven interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
• Demonstrable experience of working on sophisticated pieces of work with minimal direction. Comfortable recommending solutions to specific problems, and explain and justify design choices, especially when multiple options are available.
• Understanding when, and when not, distributed ledger technology would be an appropriate solution for to address various requirements.
• Broad exposure to software development projects within a financial or regulatory environment.