Principal Enterprise Architect – Blockchain & Digital Assets

U.S. Bank National Association • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Digital Asset Product Architect, you will help drive the technical vision for blockchain and digital asset integration and be responsible for defining, designing, and governing end‑to-end architecture that enables enterprise‑grade blockchain products and platforms. Responsibilities include:
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
Confirms 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

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years in architecture, software engineering, platform or distributed systems design, with direct experience building blockchain-based or decentralized applications
• 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
• 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
• expertise in cloud platforms and DevOps for blockchain deployments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with a long-term vision for technology and architecture, able to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments
• High emotional intelligence, fostering trust and positive relationships across teams and stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to balance multiple priorities and deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to constructively challenge, and be open to challenge from, technology leaders and peers in order to drive innovation and positive change
• Ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders, building consensus around architectural decisions

Responsibilities

• 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
• Confirms 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level