Platform Architect

📋 Description Own the architecture and technical vision for Blockstream’s platform and services Design scalable, secure, fault-tolerant distributed systems for Bitcoin and Layer-2 Define platform standards for APIs, data models, and service boundaries Guide implementation, review designs, and resolve complex technical challenges Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure for defense-in-depth and resilience Evaluate new technologies while balancing innovation with operational maturity 🎯 Requirements 5+ years designing and operating large-scale platforms or infrastructure systems 6-8 years building production-grade backend with strong security, APIs, data models Proven experience as Platform Architect, Principal Engineer, or Senior Systems Architect Deep understanding of distributed systems, including consensus and fault tolerance Strong experience with cloud and/or hybrid infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform) Expertise in security-critical systems: authentication, authorization, cryptography