326 Lead Fintech Solutions Architect jobs in Kenya

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain solutions tailored to business needs.
• Lead the development and deployment of smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, or others.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate blockchain technologies, frameworks, and tools for specific use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering best practices in code quality, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Conduct research and stay at the forefront of blockchain technology advancements, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Develop proofs-of-concept (PoCs) and prototypes to validate new ideas and technologies.
• Ensure the security and integrity of blockchain networks and applications through rigorous testing and auditing.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to building a strong internal blockchain competency.
• Document architectural designs, technical specifications, and development processes thoroughly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to blockchain deployments and operations.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company's blockchain adoption and implementation.

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in software development, with a significant focus (5+ years) on blockchain technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, Hyperledger Fabric) and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in smart contract development languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper, Chaincode).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and network protocols.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to architect complex systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing technical decisions and mentoring teams.
• Experience with DApp development, DeFi, NFTs, or other blockchain applications is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with tokenomics and economic modeling for blockchain projects.
• This position is fully remote, requiring a high degree of autonomy and effective remote collaboration. While the base is technically in Kericho, Kericho, KE , the role's nature allows for extensive remote work.

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure blockchain solutions tailored to specific business needs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, protocols, and consensus mechanisms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Solana, Polkadot).
• Develop smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) using relevant programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Go, Rust).
• Define technical roadmaps and development strategies for blockchain projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of blockchain developers and engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of deployed blockchain solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and technical assessments for new blockchain initiatives.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements, trends, and emerging technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
• Contribute to the development of open-source blockchain projects and community engagement.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software architecture and development, with at least 4 years specifically focused on blockchain technology.
• Deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, cryptography, distributed ledger technologies, and consensus algorithms.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying smart contracts and dApps.
• Proficiency in one or more smart contract programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper).
• Experience with various blockchain platforms and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in blockchain development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and architectural design skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience guiding remote technical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Architect and design end-to-end blockchain solutions for DeFi applications, focusing on security, scalability, and performance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust).
• Lead the technical roadmap and strategy for blockchain initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure the successful implementation of designed architectures.
• Conduct thorough security audits and risk assessments of blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies, industry trends, and regulatory landscapes.
• Mentor and guide junior blockchain engineers and architects.
• Develop technical documentation, whitepapers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to blockchain network performance and security.
• Foster innovation and encourage the exploration of new decentralized technologies.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software architecture, with at least 5 years specifically focused on blockchain technology and DeFi.
• In-depth knowledge of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana), protocols, and their underlying technologies.
• Proficiency in smart contract development and security best practices.
• Experience with cryptography, distributed systems, and consensus algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design complex systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of guiding technical teams and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing remote engineering teams and distributed projects.

• Architect, design, and develop secure and scalable blockchain solutions, including public, private, and consortium blockchains.
• Develop and implement smart contracts using languages like Solidity, Rust, or Vyper.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and development tools.
• Design decentralized application (dApp) architectures and user interfaces.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and performance of blockchain networks and applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Lead and mentor a team of blockchain developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain technology trends, research emerging protocols, and assess their applicability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for blockchain architectures and solutions.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks within blockchain implementations.
• Contribute to the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to explore new blockchain use cases.
• Optimize blockchain network performance and transaction throughput.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in software development, with a significant focus (3+ years) on blockchain technology.
• In-depth knowledge of major blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Solana, Polkadot) and their underlying technologies.
• Proficiency in smart contract development languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper, Go, Rust).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, distributed systems, and consensus algorithms.
• Experience with decentralized application (dApp) development and front-end integration.
• Familiarity with Web3 libraries and frameworks (e.g., Web3.js, Ethers.js, Truffle).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects in a remote setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively.
• Experience with tokenomics and cryptocurrency design is a plus.

• Define and maintain the overall blockchain architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate blockchain platforms, consensus mechanisms, and technologies based on project requirements.
• Develop comprehensive technical designs and specifications for blockchain solutions.
• Lead the technical design and development efforts for smart contracts and decentralized applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders and development teams, to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Ensure adherence to blockchain development best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to blockchain development teams.
• Research and stay current with emerging blockchain trends, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in blockchain implementations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Design and oversee the implementation of robust API integrations for blockchain solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tooling.
• Present technical strategies and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive innovation in the blockchain space, exploring new use cases and applications.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners.
• Ensure the long-term maintainability and evolvability of blockchain architectures.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and development, with a significant focus on blockchain technology (5+ years).
• Proven experience architecting and delivering large-scale blockchain solutions for enterprises.
• Deep knowledge of multiple blockchain platforms (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, Corda, Solana) and their underlying technologies.
• Expertise in distributed systems design, cryptography, and network protocols.
• Strong understanding of smart contract development, security, and auditing processes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and drive technical decisions across multiple teams.
• Experience with consensus algorithms and their trade-offs.
• Familiarity with DLT governance models and interoperability solutions.
• Experience in defining technical roadmaps and strategy for emerging technologies.
• A passion for driving digital transformation through blockchain innovation.

Pune

Role Purpose
This is not a standard architect job. As Principal Software Architect (SAFe, Cloud), you will become the principal architect for a real-time payments platform that drives daily transactions across Europe, shaping financial lives in real time. This is your opportunity to leave a personal, technical mark within our agile, cross-border team, without bureaucracy, and with the trust and freedom to build at scale.

At Worldline, you're not a small piece in a huge apparatus. You will challenge outdated technologies, drive forward our cloud transformation, and architect payment solutions that will be referenced across the industry. You advise, mentor, and enable senior developer, in your team and beyond, while working side by side with leadership at eye-level.

If you are ambitious and feel underchallenged or too system-limited in your current role, this role will put you to the test every day: architecting, decision making, and directly shaping the next generation of European payments with visible, international impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Map, document, and continuously evolve our software landscape using ArchiMate (operated via Enterprise Architect toolkit or ArchiMate community tools)
• Technically lead, coach and inspire cross-functional development teams on architecture and design level; deep-dive in code & patterns when needed
• Own and build robust, automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) in strong collaboration with global DevOps, and relentlessly push for automation—even "against the odds"
• Be the go-to partner and peer for senior engineering, ensuring technical mentoring, upskilling and a collaborative, learning culture
• Enable and evolve our cloud migration journey (k8s/Docker, preferably Own Cloud & AWS; legacy Oracle DB, moving to PostgreSQL; strong focus on reliability & security)
• Support further software development projects—they are independent, yet strategic, requiring sound decision-making in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
• Closely collaborate and communicate with European stakeholders (developers, operations, business, regulatory) at all levels and across cultures—acting with awareness, clarity, and respect
• If interested and suitable, personnel responsibility for developers can be optionally taken on; not a must, the pure technical lead role is welcome

Your Profile

• Senior software architect in complex, mission-critical backend/service worlds (Java, at enterprise/payment-scheme grade)
• Excellent methodological knowledge of modern architectures, proven with cloud-native/DevOps stack and CI/CD (Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, Terraform, SonarQube, AWS/OwnCloud, PostgreSQL; AMQ, Grafana, Angular a plus)
• Trusted leadership and "tech mentor" qualities: respected as architect and senior engineer, shaping the daily work in code and concept
• High intercultural competence, distinct European communication "flair"—confidence giving/receiving open, direct, constructive feedback
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification, experience or strong proven knowledge in leading/architecting products in regulated, agile organizations
• Enterprise Architect proficiency and/or substantial experience with ArchiMate (alternative tooling welcome, approach is crucial)
• Native or near-native fluency in English (C2); Clear, idiomatic, and accent-free communication

What We Offer

• Permanent position with strong ownership/responsibility; visible impact at scale
• Technically challenging, cutting-edge environment and international project setup
• Support for personal growth—horizontal career (technical ladder), leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Hybrid and remote flexibility; base location Pune or Bengaluru
• An empowering and trust-based feedback culture with open doors and minimal hierarchy

At Worldline, we believe that embracing diversity and promoting inclusion drive innovation and success. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves. Through extensive training, mentorship, and development programs, we support your growth and help you make a meaningful impact.

Join a global team of passionate professionals shaping the future of payments technology—where your ideas, experiences, and perspectives are appreciated and celebrated.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

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