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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical & Solution Architect (Distributed Ledger / Regulated Financial Services) - **Company:** Delta Capita - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), 3d Models, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Digital Assets, Distributed Systems, Software Construction, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, Tokenization, Event Driven Architecture, Production Code, Solidity, Api Design - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9eb3278defdd330f ## About the Role Technical: o Strong experience designing and building software products o Solid understanding of distributed systems principles o Experience with distributed ledgers and/or blockchain platforms o Familiarity with tokenisation and digital asset concepts o Strong API design experience (REST, event-driven architectures, etc.) o Working knowledge of: Java; JavaScript; Solidity; SQL Financial Services Knowledge (or strong motivation to learn): o Understanding of post-trade processes o Familiarity with: CSDR; Central securities depositories; DvP and RvP models; Atomic settlement o Appreciation of regulatory constraints in financial infrastructure Communication & Leadership Potential o Excellent written and verbal communication o Ability to adjust technical depth depending on audience o Structured and persuasive thinking o Comfortable operating in ambiguity o Ambition to grow into a Technical & Solution Architect role o Ownership mindset and startup resilience ## Description You will work across product management, engineering, and client-facing discussions to evolve the design of a distributed ledger-based post-trade platform operating within regulated financial services. You will initially contribute as a senior engineer while progressively taking ownership of system-level architecture, solution design, and technical direction. This role is ideal for someone who wants to: Move from senior engineer to architect; Work on real financial market infrastructure problems; Combine deep technical thinking with business context; Shape a product at an early stage. Why join us? You'll have real ownership and influence in a small, high-calibre team, with direct exposure to cutting-edge financial market infrastructure and a genuine say in product and architectural direction. The role offers a steep learning curve spanning technology, regulation, and market structure, along with a clear path to grow into a formal Technical & Solution Architect position. Responsibilities: Architecture & System Design: o Design scalable, secure distributed systems in regulated environments o Define and evolve system architecture, APIs, and integration patterns o Apply appropriate software design patterns and architectural principles o Contribute to smart contract and ledger design decisions o Ensure auditability, resilience, and operational robustness Distributed Ledger & Digital Assets: Work with distributed ledger technologies and smart contracts. Design models for: o Tokenised assets o Natively digital assets o Atomic settlement o DvP and RvP mechanisms o Central bank digital currency (CBDC) integration concepts * Evaluate trade-offs between on-chain and off-chain components Financial Services Context: o Translate regulatory and market structure requirements into technical design o Understand settlement models and post-trade infrastructure o Work within business frameworks such as CSDR and GDPR. Engineering & Implementation: o Contribute production-quality code in Java, JavaScript, Solidity, SQL o Review code and guide best practices o Improve CI/CD, testing strategies, and observability Communication & Influence o Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, product management, clients, and regulators (where applicable) o Tailor messaging to different audiences. o Use structured thinking and persuasive communication to amplify the impact of our technology. o Contribute to technical documentation and client materials., Within 6-12 months, success in this role means owning key architectural decisions and leading solution design discussions both internally and with partners. 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