(senior) It Architect, Blockchain - Amsterdam | Bcg Platinion

BCG BCG · Consulting · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Technology and Engineering

Seeking a Blockchain Architect to design and select Blockchain architectures, define integration architectures, communicate complex concepts, review vendor proposals, oversee project management, optimize development processes, build community, advise on Blockchain concepts, collaborate with architects, and support consulting teams. Requires 3+ years of experience in Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi, or Metaverse, strong understanding of fundamentals, familiarity with different Blockchain types, hands-on experience with frameworks like Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, and Ethereum (Solidity), understanding of consensus mechanisms, skills in cryptographic principles, experience in database architecture, security architecture expertise, and proficiency in Go, Java, or Node.js.

What you'd actually do

  1. Designing and selecting Blockchain architectures that align with business goals, meet stakeholder needs, and perform effectively within defined constraints.
  2. Defining integration architectures that connect applications, participant organizations, and member nodes within a Blockchain network.
  3. Communicating complex architectural concepts through clear, compelling storytelling to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  4. Reviewing vendor proposals and ongoing technical work to ensure quality, alignment, and feasibility.
  5. Overseeing technology project management activities and maintaining rigorous quality assurance standards.

Skills

Required

  • Blockchain architecture
  • Integration architecture
  • Blockchain fundamentals
  • Smart contracts
  • Consensus algorithms
  • Public, private, permissioned networks
  • Hyperledger Fabric
  • R3 Corda
  • Ethereum
  • Solidity
  • Cryptographic principles
  • Identity management
  • Transaction authentication
  • Database architecture
  • Distributed ledgers
  • Security architecture
  • Go
  • Java
  • Node.js

Nice to have

  • Crypto
  • DeFi
  • Metaverse
  • Scalable storage solutions
  • Protection of Blockchain systems and applications

What the JD emphasized

  • at least 3 years of experience in Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi, or the Metaverse
  • strong understanding of Blockchain fundamentals
  • hands-on experience with Blockchain frameworks such as Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, and Ethereum (Solidity)
  • skilled in cryptographic principles
  • proficient in one or more programming languages, such as Go, Java, or Node.js