Solution Architect, Custody (80-100%)

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Solution Architect for Custody (80-100%) to join our Enterprise Architecture team. As part of this role, directly under the Head of Architecture, you will mentor the other team members and participate in all relevant ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinements, Steering Committees etc.) for the teams you oversee.

Main tasks

• Act as a technical stakeholder to the Custody Value Stream Leadership Team and work closely with business owners and product leaders to set delivery priorities.
• Define and develop the delivery roadmap for the Custody Value Stream together with the business owners and project managers.
• Define and evolve the system architecture to meet business requirements, stability, maintainability and security requirements, and ensure the long-term technical direction of the custody value stream.
• Ensure compliance with best security and enterprise architecture standards and work closely with the rest of the Enterprise Architecture team and the CISO team to ensure compliance with established corporate and security standards.
• Work closely with technical leaders to understand and develop the platform towards the desired goal.
• Design, document and communicate all technical and architectural decisions and roadmaps.

Ideal candidate

• Solid understanding of cryptography and blockchain concepts, digital asset security and key management best practices (HSMs, Trusted Execution Environment, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 10+ years of experience in an engineering, architecture or technical architecture role.
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns, modern tech stacks and security.
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of key business and technical initiatives.
• In-depth and practical knowledge of Typescript (NestJS) or Java21.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with business users and technology teams.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to make mature judgments.
• Willingness to mentor people and teams and participate directly in code development when required.
• Strong desire to learn continuously.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to support the business owners in defining a product roadmap and the future of Sygnum's custody business.
• Highly organized and experienced in communicating across teams, geographies and functions.

We offer

• Be part of a dynamic, global team building a trusted interface between traditional and digital asset economies.
• Work in a fast-paced, exciting environment that values meritocracy, collaboration and open communication.
• A comprehensive package of benefits.