Senior Architect Digital Assets

About the Job:

• 12+ years in technology or product delivery within banking/financial services.
• 4+ years in blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets, stable coins, tokenization, and real‑time payments.
• Detailed knowledge of the digital asset ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience in smart contracts development and deployments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Certifications Valued:

• Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF)
• Security (CISSP/CISM)
• Blockchain/DLT (Hyperledger, Corda, CBP)
• Agile (PMI‑ACP/Scrum)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deep knowledge of DLT platforms and smart contracts, with expertise in custody architectures, HSM/MPC, and key ceremonies.
• Proficiency in secure integration patterns (APIs, event streaming/Kafka), encryption standards (TLS/PGP), and key management.
• Experience with performance tuning, throughput optimization, and operational resilience for distributed platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and vendor governance with a focus on data‑driven decision-making.
• Budget ownership and financial acumen; disciplined risk management, incident response, and preventive controls.
• Strong Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban), backlog management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time

Language Requirements: Not specified.