U.S. Bank

Principal Enterprise Architect – Blockchain, Digital Assets

U.S. Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $159,970 - $188,200 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Help drive the technical vision for blockchain and digital asset integration
  • Define, design, and govern end‑to‑end architecture that enables enterprise‑grade blockchain products and platforms
  • Design, implement, and oversee scalable blockchain platform architectures that support reusable components across the enterprise
  • Ensure the platform meets all non‑functional requirements, including performance, resiliency, observability, maintainability, and security
  • Maintain architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and platform reference models
  • Coordinate with teams across Technology, Digital, Data & AI, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture to ensure cohesive execution of blockchain initiatives
  • Confirm a data-driven approach to prioritize “building the right thing” that maximizes results for both end users and internal business partners; focused on ongoing measurement and optimization of digital experiences
  • Partner with Technology Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure blockchain implementations align with regulatory expectations, security standards, and enterprise controls
  • Evaluate blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, smart contract frameworks, and interoperability options
  • Provide architectural governance and technical direction throughout the solution lifecycle
  • Serve as an internal subject matter expert, educating stakeholders on blockchain capabilities, limitations, and architecture best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of progressive Architect Experience
  • Experience with Agile Product Development and DevOps principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with Technology Leaders
  • Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams
  • Familiarity with architecture frameworks and methods
  • Deep knowledge of blockchain concepts such as smart contracts, consensus models, cryptography, interoperability protocols, and node infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams in complex, regulated industries (e.g., financial services)
  • Ability to collaborate with engineers and leadership on key engineering concepts and drive change to align with modern technology approaches
  • Experience in creating patterns and reference architectures
  • Preferred experience: blockchain-based platform capabilities, including smart contracts and consensus mechanisms; design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance blockchain infrastructure; research and adopt emerging blockchain protocols, Layer 2 solutions, and interoperability frameworks; mentor engineering teams on blockchain best practices and lead technical decision-making; experience with zero-knowledge proofs, privacy-preserving technologies, and governance models; and expertise in cloud platforms and DevOps for blockchain deployments
Benefits
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic term and optional term life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
blockchain architecturesmart contractsconsensus mechanismscryptographyinteroperability protocolsnode infrastructureAgile Product DevelopmentDevOps principlesarchitecture frameworksreference architectures
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationstakeholder educationtechnical directionmeasurement and optimizationcross-functional teamworkchange managementleadershipmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeArchitect Experience