Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to transform financial infrastructure. Today, Blockstream builds secure Bitcoin and Layer-2 technologies used by banks, financial institutions, and enterprises worldwide.We are seeking a Director, Platform & Integration Lead, a senior leadership role responsible for defining how client platforms are technically realized across systems, data environments, and Blockstream infrastructure.This role operates in close partnership with the Director, Industry Lead, Financial Services, translating industry-specific solution strategies and reference architectures into scalable, production-ready platform implementations. While the Industry Lead defines what should be built and why based on market and client needs, the Platform & Integration Lead defines how those solutions are architected, integrated, and delivered at scale.Acting as the bridge between the Head of Solutions and the Head of Delivery, this role ensures that architectural designs are executable, interoperable, and aligned with enterprise-grade integration standards.What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)Lead the architecture and integration of multi-system client platforms, connecting banking systems, enterprise infrastructure, and Blockstream technologiesPartner closely with:Director, Industry Lead, Financial Services to translate industry solution strategy and reference architectures into platform designsHead of Solutions to refine platform architecture and technical directionHead of Delivery to ensure systems are buildable, testable, and scalable in productionDefine and own the platform integration strategy, including:API architecture and system connectivityData flows, data models, and platform orchestrationEvent-driven architectures and messaging systemsCross-platform interoperability standardsDesign how APIs, data pipelines, platform services, and AI-enabled capabilities interact to form unified institutional platformsEstablish and govern integration frameworks and reusable patterns aligned with industry reference architectures defined by the Industry LeadGuide engineering teams across:DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment environmentsSystem integration, testing, and validationPlatform scalability, reliability, and performanceAct as the senior authority for cross-platform dependencies, integration decisions, and system-level trade-offsEnsure alignment between solution architecture (what is designed) and technical delivery (what is built and operated)What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications)10+ years of experience in platform architecture, enterprise integration, or large-scale system implementationProven experience designing and delivering complex, multi-system platforms in banking, fintech, or enterprise environmentsStrong expertise in:API-first architectureMicroservices and event-driven systemsEnterprise data platforms and data integrationCloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)Demonstrated ability to translate high-level solution architectures into executable platform designs, working across architecture and engineering teamsExperience collaborating with industry/domain leaders and client-facing architects to operationalize solution strategiesStrong understanding of system interoperability, integration patterns, and distributed system designLanguages: German or Swiss German and English required; French and/or Italian a plusLocation: Switzerland (Zurich/Zug preferred)Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications)Strong knowledge of Bitcoin and blockchain technologiesExperience integrating digital asset infrastructure into traditional banking systemsBackground in treasury management, corporate finance, or digital asset custodyExperience with FIX, OMS, PMS, fund administration, accounting, or market data systemsExperience working with or advising banks, asset managers, and institutional clientsExposure to traditional payment systems and cross-border payment flowsExperience supporting or scaling go-to-market teams in fintech or digital assets
