Digital Asset Technical Architect

h3bAbout the Role /b /h3 pNISH Tech BV is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Digital Asset Technical Architect to lead architecture assurance and independent review engagements for strategic transformation programmes involving financial market infrastructure, digital assets, blockchain and enterprise technology. /p pThe role focuses on evaluating solution architectures, technology platforms and enterprise integration approaches to ensure scalability, interoperability, resilience, security and operational readiness. You will collaborate with business, architecture, engineering, security and operations stakeholders to review technology roadmaps, challenge architecture decisions and identify risks, technical debt and technology dependencies. /p pYou will provide recommendations on platform modernization, cloud adoption, enterprise integration and distributed ledger technology (DLT), while contributing to architecture governance, executive-level recommendations, technical leadership and business development initiatives. /p h3bKey Responsibilities /b /h3 ul liLead architecture assurance and independent review engagements for strategic transformation programmes. /li liAssess solution architectures for modularity, interoperability, scalability, resilience, security and operational readiness. /li liFacilitate workshops with business, architecture, engineering, security and operations stakeholders. /li liReview technology roadmaps, architecture decisions, integration patterns and operating models. /li liIdentify architecture risks, technical debt, technology lock-in dependencies and re-platforming challenges. /li liRecommend strategies for platform evolution, modernization, cloud adoption and enterprise integration. /li liProvide architectural guidance on distributed ledger technology (DLT), blockchain solutions, digital assets and tokenization. /li liEvaluate relevant DLT platforms, including Canton, DAML, Hyperledger Besu and Ethereum. /li liDevelop executive-level findings, decision packs and governance recommendations for senior leadership. /li liMentor architects and engineering teams while promoting architecture best practices and governance standards. /li liContribute to business development, technical proposals and solution shaping. /li liSupport thought leadership initiatives related to technology architecture and transformation. /li /ul h3bRequired Skills /b /h3 h3bMandatory Skills /b /h3 ul liEnterprise Architecture and Technology Architecture. /li liArchitecture Assurance and Independent Architecture Reviews. /li liSolution Architecture Assessment. /li liPlatform Modularity, Interoperability and Scalability. /li liArchitecture Governance and Technology Roadmaps. /li liArchitecture Risk Assessment and Technical Debt Management. /li liEnterprise Integration and Integration Patterns. /li liDigital Assets and Tokenization. /li liDistributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Blockchain Architecture. /li liExperience with DLT platforms such as Canton, DAML, Hyperledger Besu or Ethereum. /li liCloud Adoption and Platform Modernization. /li liStakeholder Management and Executive-Level Communication. /li /ul h3bNice-to-Have Skills /b /h3 ul liExperience contributing to business development and technical proposals. /li liExperience shaping architecture solutions for strategic transformation programmes. /li liExperience promoting architecture best practices across architecture and engineering teams. /li liExperience in financial services, capital markets, custody, clearing, settlement or digital asset platforms. /li liTOGAF, Azure Architect, Blockchain or equivalent architecture certifications. /li liExperience with architecture governance boards and technology assurance reviews. /li /ul h3bExperience /b /h3 ul liTotal

experience:
15+ years in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Technology Consulting or Digital Transformation, as specified in the original role profile. /li liProven experience in architecture assurance, independent reviews and strategic technology transformation. /li liStrong expertise in Azure, microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, distributed systems and integration patterns. /li liExperience with digital assets, tokenization and DLT platforms, including Canton, DAML, Hyperledger Besu or Ethereum. /li liUnderstanding of financial market infrastructure, settlement, custody, securities processing and post-trade ecosystems. /li /ul h3bLanguages /b /h3 ul liEnglish: Required. /li /ul h3bLocation Work Model /b /h3 ul liLocation: Belgium /li liWork model: Hybrid /li /ul h3bAbout NISH Tech BV /b /h3 pNISH Tech BV is a technology and recruitment partner connecting skilled IT professionals with challenging projects across Belgium and Europe. We combine technical expertise, market knowledge and a personal approach to connect professionals with opportunities that match their experience and ambitions. Our goal is to build long-term professional partnerships through quality