Crypto/Blockchain Architect

p> strong>We have Immediate requirement with our Direct Client as Crypto/Blockchain Architect @ Mount Laurel, NJ (Hybrid - 3 Days/Week). if you are interested, Please share your updated resume to nakka.prasad@irissoftware.com /strong> /p> p> br> /p> p> strong>Title: Crypto/Blockchain Architect /strong> /p> p> strong>Location: Mount Laurel, NJ/ NYC (Hybrid - 3 Days/Week). /strong> /p> p> br> /p> p> br> /p> p> strong>Description : /strong> /p> p>We are seeking a highly experienced Full Stack Architect specializing in digital assets and tokenization to lead enterprise architecture, solution strategy, and governance for blockchain-enabled platforms. /p> p> br> /p> p>In this strategic role, you will bridge traditional financial infrastructure and decentralized systems by defining target-state architectures for tokenization platforms supporting real-world assets, digital securities, utility tokens, and institutional custody workflows. /p> p> br> /p> p>You will provide architectural direction across backend services, decentralized application experiences, smart contract ecosystems, public EVM and Layer 2 networks, enterprise permissioned chains, and managed Blockchain-as-a-Service platforms. /p> p> br> /p> p>Key Responsibilities /p> p> br> /p> p>Architecture and Platform Design /p> ul> li>Define scalable, end-to-end tokenization architectures that align user experiences, middleware services, indexers, custody capabilities, and smart contract ecosystems. /li> li>Provide solution direction for enterprise-grade blockchain nodes and Blockchain-as-a-Service environments, including Hyperledger Besu, Quorum, Corda, Kaleido, and Blockdaemon, to support compliant, privacy-preserving network topologies. /li> li>Own critical architectural decisions by authoring and championing Architectural Decision Records, driving stakeholder reviews, and guiding decisions through formal architecture governance channels. /li> li>Design, communicate, and socialize end-to-end target-state architectures, solution blueprints, and strategic technology roadmaps. /li> li>Create consensus across cross-functional leadership and engineering teams, proactively navigating competing priorities to resolve complex or controversial technical decisions. /li> li>Elevate team capability by mentoring developers and architects, fostering continuous technical growth, and supporting succession planning. /li> li>Partner with engineering leaders throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure implementations remain aligned with approved target-state architectures. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p>Tokenization and Smart Contract Engineering /p> ul> li>Set architectural direction for tokenized real-world assets, debt, equities, funds, and stablecoins using standards such as ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-3643/T-REX, and ERC-1400. /li> li>Define governance expectations for smart contract testing, formal verification, and upgradeability patterns, including ERC-2535 Diamond Standard and proxy contracts. /li> li>Oversee protocol security audit strategy with third-party security firms and ensure remediation plans are incorporated into release governance. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p>Full Stack Technical Leadership /p> ul> li>Define architectural standards for React and Next.js frontends that interact with Web3 libraries such as Ethers.js, Viem, and Wagmi. /li> li>Guide architectural patterns for scalable backend services in Node.js, Go, or Rust, with emphasis on reliability, maintainability, and production readiness. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p>Custody, Key Management, and Institutional UX /p> ul> li>Shape enterprise integration strategy for MPC wallet infrastructure providers such as DFNS, Fireblocks, BitGo, Turnkey, and Anchorage, as well as Hardware Security Modules for transaction signing and treasury management. /li> li>Define user experience architecture for account abstraction, including ERC-4337, social logins, and gasless transaction relayers such as Biconomy and Gelato, to support seamless institutional onboarding. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p>Regulatory and Compliance Technology /p> ul> li>Establish architectural requirements for on-chain and off-chain identity management, including KYC/AML accreditation rules, transfer restriction engines, and transaction monitoring tools such as Chainalysis and Elliptic. /li> li>Ensure solution designs support regulatory compliance, auditability, and operational controls across tokenized asset workflows. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p>Required Experience /p> ul> li>Experience leading architecture for production-grade Web3 or digital asset applications. /li> li>Proven track record guiding live tokenization platforms, real-world asset solutions, or institutional crypto custody systems from concept through production governance. /li> li>Strong architectural understanding of enterprise EVM nodes, such as Hyperledger Besu, and blockchain infrastructure platforms such as Kaleido or Blockdaemon. /li> li>Experience defining integration approaches for programmatic MPC wallet infrastructure, e.g. DFNS, Fireblocks, or Turnkey. /li> li>Deep understanding of smart contract security risks, audit governance, and gas optimization tradeoffs. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p>Preferred Qualifications /p> ul> li>Hands-on experience with Zero-Knowledge proofs, including zk-SNARKs and zk-STARKs, for privacy-preserving asset transactions. /li> li>Hands-on experience deploying a tokenization solution for real-world assets, digital securities, funds, stablecoins, or institutional digital asset workflows. /li> li>Familiarity with institutional settlement systems, including FIX protocol, Swift, and ISO 20022 messaging. /li> li>Hands-on open-source contributions to major Web3 frameworks, Ethereum Improvement Proposals, or tokenization standards. /li> li>Certifications in AWS or GCP cloud architecture, blockchain security, or related disciplines /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p> br> /p> p> strong>Satya Prasad Nakka /strong> /p> p> strong>Iris Software /strong> /p> p> br> /p> p>200 Metroplex Drive, Suite #300 /p> p>Edison, NJ 08817 /p> p>Mobile: 732-426-9380 /p> p>www.irissoftware.com /p>