Type of work: Hybrid (New Jersey / New York)
Project description Our client is seeking a Full Stack Architect specializing in Digital Assets & Tokenization. In this role, you will lead enterprise architecture and solution strategy for blockchain-enabled digital asset and tokenization platforms, with a focus on real-world assets, digital securities, and institutional custody workflows.
Technical requirements:
- Expertise in designing end-to-end architectures across backend services, React/Next.js frontends, smart contracts, EVM networks, and enterprise blockchain platforms (such as Hyperledger Besu and Kaleido).
- Deep knowledge of smart contract standards, including ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-3643, and ERC-1400.
- Strong focus on smart contract security, upgradeability, and gas optimization.
- Hands-on experience establishing architecture standards for Web3 applications using Ethers.js, Viem, Wagmi, Node.js, Go, or Rust.
- Familiarity with MPC wallet providers such as Fireblocks, DFNS, Turnkey, and BitGo.
- Knowledge of KYC/AML integration, transaction monitoring, and compliance requirements for tokenized assets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise architecture and solution strategy for blockchain-enabled digital asset and tokenization platforms, including real-world assets, digital securities, and institutional custody workflows.
- Define scalable end-to-end architectures across backend services, frontend applications, smart contracts, EVM networks, and enterprise blockchain platforms.
- Provide architectural leadership for smart contract standards, with a focus on security, upgradeability, and gas optimization.
- Design integration strategies for MPC wallet providers, including secure transaction signing and institutional custody workflows.
- Establish architecture standards for Web3 applications to support scalable and reliable platforms.
- Drive smart contract audit governance, KYC/AML integration, transaction monitoring, and compliance requirements across tokenized asset solutions.
- Lead architecture governance, technical roadmaps, Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring production-ready implementations.
Must have:
- Proven experience as an Enterprise Blockchain Architect with a strong focus on Digital Assets & Tokenization.
- Deep understanding of EVM networks, enterprise platforms (Hyperledger/Kaleido), and Web3 tech stacks (Node.js, Go, Rust, React/Next.js).
- Hands-on architectural experience with smart contract standards and MPC wallet integration for institutional custody workflows.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineering teams, drive architecture governance, and oversee technical roadmaps.
- Availability for immediate interviews and a long-term engagement.
- Ability to work on a hybrid schedule in the New Jersey / New York area.
Recruitment process: Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite. We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will only contact selected candidates.
How we work: Being a people-centric company, we highly value our employees, as they are the true strength of Maxima. Regardless of your gender, religion, location, and age, you are welcome here. Maxima is a team of long-term thinkers focused on sustainability and growth with a proven track record of long-lasting partnerships with our clients and employees.
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