Principal Architect Blockchain & Cross-Border Payments
Hybrid in San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 days ago

Clarkstech
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Skills
- BLOCKCHAIN
Summary
We are partnering with a leading financial services organization in SFO seeking a Principal Architect to own and lead the security and technical architecture of a next-generation cross-border money movement platform.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on blockchain settlement, stablecoin integration, and regulated payments infrastructure at enterprise scale.
If you ve architected large-scale payment systems and thrive at the intersection of blockchain, compliance, and financial innovation this is for you.
What You ll Do
Own the security architecture for a cross-border payment solution designed for scalability, compliance, and resilience
Architect and implement wallet management, transaction orchestration, liquidity, and settlement services
Lead technical evaluation and integration of blockchain technologies, stablecoin protocols, and digital asset providers
Influence protocol evolution through internal and external technical thought leadership
Represent the organization in industry standards groups and regulatory working committees
Design systems aligned with AML, KYC, OFAC, PCI-DSS, ISO 20022, NACHA, MAS/TRM, and other regulatory frameworks
Define governance models, architectural standards, and technical operating patterns
Serve as final escalation point for complex architectural decisions
Mentor senior engineering teams and elevate smart contract security, observability, and traceability standards
Prototype and validate new settlement models, interoperability paths, and wallet architectures
What We re Looking For
Required Experience
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or equivalent experience
15+ years of software engineering experience
10+ years leading technology initiatives in complex enterprise environments
5+ years designing and operating large-scale distributed systems
5+ years implementing cloud-native solutions (containerization, CI/CD, automated testing, secure SDLC)
Deep Domain Expertise In:
Blockchain consensus mechanisms & settlement models
Cryptographic primitives & tokenization frameworks
Stablecoin protocols & digital asset custody models
Smart contract design, auditing & threat modeling
Payment networks, FX, liquidity & reconciliation systems
Zero-knowledge proofs and emerging Web3 security models
Systems built within regulated financial environments
Leadership Profile
Proven ability to resolve complex architectural debates
Strong business acumen with executive communication skills
Experience leading cross-functional teams across Product, Risk, Security, and Architecture
Demonstrated ownership, urgency, and execution mindset
Ability to mentor and energize high-performing engineering teams
- Dice Id: 91165214
- Position Id: 8899973
- Posted 3 days ago
Company Info
About Clarkstech
At ClarksTech, we are a renowned global IT consulting firm committed to collaborating with business and societal leaders in overcoming their most critical challenges and seizing their greatest opportunities. Our achievements are rooted in fostering deep collaboration and cultivating a global community of diverse individuals who are dedicated.
We have highly skilled engineers with excellent technical knowledge and experience in using the latest software standards. We have built a large pool of knowledge that we apply to deliver solutions that meet client’s needs, expectations and budget.
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