Blockchain Architect Lisboa

Blockchain Architect
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Decskill, founded in 2014 as an IT Consulting Company, places paramount importance on its greatest asset: its people. Our main mission is to deliver value through knowledge and talent, and we achieve this by fostering a culture of excellence and investing in the development and
- being of our people. With over 600 dedicated professionals and offices in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Luxembourg, Decskill operates across three core areas:

Decskill Talent: We believe that our people are key to our success. Through Decskill Talent, we empower our team to embrace the digital transformation challenges of our clients. We collaborate with clients to drive innovation, ensuring project success and business growth.

Decskill Boost: Equipping our team with the latest tools and methodologies, we optimize Time-to-Market and deliver innovative solutions exceeding client expectations.

Decskill Connect: Our team collaborates closely with clients to implement and manage IT infrastructures that generate
- term value.

At Decskill, we believe that by nurturing and empowering our people to confront the challenges of digital transformation, we create value not only for our clients but also for our entire ecosystem, fostering a digital community dedicated to growth and progress.

We are looking for a Blockchain Architect for a hybrid project based in Lisbon Porto (2x/Week).

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Blockchain Architect.
• Deep understanding of distributed ledger technology, consensus mechanisms (e. g. , Po
  W, Po
  S, PBFT, QBFT, etc), and core cryptographic principles including hashing, digital signatures, and
  - knowledge proofs.
• Proficiency in tokenization, token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721), and smart contracts (including upgradable ones) for decentralized applications.
• Expertise in enterprise blockchain platforms such as Hyperledger Besu, Canton, Fabric, R3 Corda, and Quorum.
• Familiarity with permissioned blockchain architectures and their specific applications in banking.
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and
  - performance blockchain solutions.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity best practices for blockchain systems.
• Understanding of traditional financial systems like RTGS, SWIFT, trade finance, capital markets, and digital asset custody.
• Insight into how blockchain can enhance or replace conventional financial processes, including trends in decentralized finance (De
  Fi) and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
• Experience with cloud technologies, containers, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with facilitating seamless interaction between various blockchain platforms and traditional financial systems.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Certifications in blockchain technologies (e. g. , Certified Blockchain Architect, Hyperledger Certified Professional) are a plus.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities:

• Technical advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations on blockchain technology trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Solution
  - construction: Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and other architects to
  - construct blockchain solutions that address complex banking challenges.
• Technology standards: Define and enforce blockchain technology standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization.
• Vendor and partner management: Evaluate and assess
  - party providers solutions to ensure acquisition of
  - quality solutions.
• Compliance and governance: Ensure blockchain solutions adhere to regulatory requirements (e. g. , GDPR, PSD2, AML, KYC) and industry best practices.
• Innovation leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends in blockchain, De
  Fi, CBDCs, and AI, and assess their potential impact on the organization’s strategy.
• Stakeholder alignment: Work closely with business units and IT teams to align blockchain initiatives with broader organizational goals.

If you’re interested in this job please send your CV to carolina. novais@decskill.com with reference CN/BAL.

Decskill is committed to equality and
- discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being.