We are seeking an experienced Enterprise (Java) Architect to define and drive the architectural vision for Wyden Infinity.
Who we are...
Wyden is the leading provider of institutional digital asset trading technology to financial institutions. But more than that, we’re a collaborative, motivated team of leaders, experts, and engineers who believe in what we do – building advanced, modular trading technology that makes it easy for our clients to launch digital asset products and services.
We are proud of our success to date. In November 2024, we secured $16.9 million in Series B funding to support our strategic expansion into regulated markets, and in early 2025, we became recognized once again as one of Crypto Valley’s CV VC Top 50 companies. Not to mention the dozens of banks, brokers, and financial service providers that already rely on our trading infrastructure.
Digital assets are now a mainstream asset class, and the banking world is catching up fast. If you’re passionate about technology, thrive on solving complex challenges, and shaping the future of institutional digital asset trading, Wyden is the place for you.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Wyden has regional offices in New York and Singapore as well as development hubs in Eastern Europe.
About the role
This pivotal role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems. As the Enterprise Architect, you will collaborate across teams to ensure that Wyden Infinity remains the gold standard in digital asset trading technology.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Working closely with the technology teams to drive the definition of the technical roadmap for Wyden Infinity, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
2. Ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and high performance across the entire solution.
3. Championing cloud-native technologies and best practices across the organization.
Technical Design and Implementation:
1. Leading the design and implementation of key system components using Java 21, Springframework, and Kubernetes.
2. Optimizing system performance leveraging Hazelcast for distributed caching and RabbitMQ for messaging.
3. Overseeing the front-end architecture utilizing ReactJS and TypeScript.
Collaboration and Mentorship:
1. Working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
2. Engaging and leading the guild of architects within the Wyden technology team.
3. Mentoring engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
SaaS and On-Premise Expertise:
1. Designing and maintaining architectures suitable for both SaaS and on-premise deployment models.
2. Addressing the unique challenges of multi-tenancy, security, and compliance for financial institutions.
3. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in digital assets and trading.
Conducting architectural reviews and proposing enhancements to maintain Wyden’s technological edge.
The ideal candidate would bring:
At least 10 years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on cloud-native applications and financial technology. Specific technical expertise would include:
1. High proficiency in Java 21 and Springframework.
2. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Hazelcast.
3. Ideally, knowledge of modern web technologies like ReactJS and TypeScript.
4. Cloud-Native Proficiency including a deep understanding of designing fault-tolerant, scalable, and high-throughput systems.
5. Proven ability to lead architectural initiatives and mentor engineering teams.
6. Familiarity with both SaaS and on-premise deployments.
The ideal candidate would also bring:
1. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
2. Strong analytical and structured mindset and a very results-oriented attitude.
3. Hands-on, can-do type of personality.
4. Fluent in English – Another European language a plus.
What Wyden offers
1. Comprehensive salary and benefits package.
2. Flexible/remote working policies.
3. Career development opportunities in a fast-growing startup.
4. An open and dynamic work environment where everyone is valued.
Become part of a global team of professionals with a diverse range of expertise covering banking, trading, software and systems development, and more!
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