DATA ARCHITECT (2 POSITIONS)

Role and Responsibilities

• Design a centralized Crypto Currency Exchange (Marai-X) with a web interface, admin dashboard, mobile apps, and trading engine.
• Create features including onboarding, crypto wallet, charts, order book, transaction history, and portfolio analytics.
• Develop crypto staking, cold wallet integration, credit card integration, P2P crypto trading, KYT practices, exchange token, and API endpoints.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders to define crypto exchange visions and translate them into technical roadmaps.
• Lead the design and review of new and existing system architecture.
• Conduct deep research into current platforms and identify areas for optimization.
• Create documentation, diagrams, and presentations to communicate architectural strategies.
• Mentor and coach developers to cultivate technical leadership.
• Architect integration patterns for Developer Platforms and test environments.
• Develop technical standards, blueprints, and design patterns for internal tools.
• Implement developer-focused solutions like portals and API gateway integrations.
• Evaluate strategic architecture investments and technologies.
• Prioritize scalability, security, traceability, and observability in designs.
• Guide technology investment decisions aligned with industry standards.
• Apply organizational principles such as Conway’s Law to system design.
• Lead cross-functional architecture reviews and maintain design records.
• Support teams in incident management and RCA processes.
• Collaborate to reduce inefficiencies and redundant development efforts.
• Mentor teams and advocate engineering excellence and innovation.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly across all stakeholder levels.
• Develop with blockchain tools, smart contracts, and decentralized platforms.
• Drive architectural decisions in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Creativity, pragmatism, and empathy in solving technical and business challenges.
• A love of technology and a growth mindset.
• Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and visual formats.
• Experience designing large-scale, complex software systems with strategic outcomes.
• Proven ability in mentoring engineers and developing talent.
• Experience with high-volume platforms, cloud technologies, and modern architectures.
• Strong knowledge of systems design, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture.

Core Competencies

• Mission-driven: Commitment to BSS’s mission and enhancing customer experience.
• Problem solver: Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Expert calibrator: Skilled in communication, negotiation, and alignment handling.
• Project management: Ability to manage and execute architecture-focused projects.
• Reporting management: Skilled in dashboards, documentation, and presentations.
• Stakeholder management: Able to engage and influence across the organization.
• Time management: Excellent prioritization and deadline management.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with crypto exchange or banking systems.
• Knowledge of AI capabilities for developer productivity.
• Expertise in Solidity, Rust, or Move.
• Backend skills in Node.js, Go, or Python.
• Proficiency in Web3.js, Ethers.js, or Polkadot.js.
• Experience with Ethereum, Hyperledger, or Solana.
• Knowledge of cryptography, consensus, and layer-2 solutions.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or GCP.
• Understanding of blockchain security practices.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Basic knowledge of cryptocurrency and change management.