The Solution Architect - Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs is a strategic role responsible for driving the adoption of Chainlink products within the capital markets industry. This role entails collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams to promote Chainlink technology, working closely with major institutions to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions, and contributing significantly to the development of the Chainlink capital markets product strategy. The Solution Architect will leverage their deep expertise in the Chainlink product suite and their technical pre/post-sales experience to establish relationships with key stakeholders, successfully deliver client projects/proofs of concept, and position Chainlink as the preferred choice for decentralized oracle solutions in the finance sector.

Objectives of this Role

Drive the successful adoption of Chainlink products in the capital markets industry by establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including major financial institutions, and providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the sales and implementation process
Lead and actively participate in gathering requirements, scoping projects, and designing innovative solutions that leverage Chainlink products to address specific use cases and challenges within the capital markets industry
Make a significant contribution to the successful delivery of at least three client projects/proofs of concept (POCs)
Contribute significantly to the development of the Chainlink capital markets product strategy by providing valuable insights, market feedback, and technical expertise, thereby influencing the direction and roadmap of the product suite
Collaborate closely with internal technical teams, including developers and engineers, to provide feedback and guidance on product enhancements, bug fixes, and new feature development, ensuring that the capital markets requirements are effectively addressed
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the capital markets industry, including market trends, challenges, and emerging technologies, to effectively position and promote Chainlink products

Qualifications

Technical pre/post-sales technology experience, working with major institutions in the capital markets and/or broader financial industry
Strong knowledge of blockchain technology and associated areas such as DeFi, tokenization/digital assets, and digital identity
Hands-on experience with middleware, integration architecture patterns, web services technologies, and APIs
Proven experience in building and delivering Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and responding to functional and technical elements of proposals independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in front of all audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in any of the following programming languages: Solidity, Golang, Rust, JS, Java, Python, C/C++
Familiarity with networking protocols, private IP environments, cloud infrastructure, and the implementation of SSL/TLS security measures
Knowledge of capital markets concepts, financial instruments, and trading processes
Experience with private/permissioned blockchain technologies such as Hyperledger Fabric and R3 Corda
Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, payment systems, and related protocols (e.g., FIX, Swift)
Understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank)

Our Principles

At Chainlink Labs, we’re committed to the key operating principles of ownership, focus, and open dialogue. We practice complete ownership, where everyone goes the extra mile to own outcomes into success. We understand that unflinching focus is a superpower and is how we channel our activity into technological achievements for the benefit of our entire ecosystem. We embrace open dialogue and critical feedback to arrive at an accurate and truthful picture of reality that promotes both personal and organizational growth.

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink is the industry standard oracle network for connecting smart contracts to the real world. With Chainlink, developers can build hybrid smart contracts that combine on-chain code with an extensive collection of secure off-chain services powered by Decentralized Oracle Networks. Managed by a global, decentralized community of hundreds of thousands of people, Chainlink is introducing a fairer model for contracts. Its network currently secures billions of dollars in value for smart contracts across the decentralized finance (DeFi), insurance, and gaming ecosystems, among others. The full vision of the Chainlink Network can be found in the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. Chainlink is trusted by hundreds of organizations—from global enterprises to projects at the forefront of the blockchain economy—to deliver definitive truth via secure, reliable data.

This role is location agnostic anywhere in the world, but we ask that you overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

We are a fully distributed team and have the tools and benefits to support you in your remote work environment.

Chainlink Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Solutions Architect - Capital Markets

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