Solutions Architect

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Job description

NAX Technology Group's (NTG) mission is to revolutionize digital-asset economies and B2C payment systems. NTG is a division of NAX (the New Asset Exchange), which enables corporate partners to realize the full potential of their proprietary assets through the development of new asset-backed ventures and securities.

NTG is a seed-stage FinTech startup headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA. NTG is building next-generation, enterprise-grade payment solutions, DeFi products and wallet technologies, utilizing both traditional and decentralized architecture.

NTG was founded by Jeff Schumacher, Digital Foundry Pioneer with 150+ technology companies launched.

• Founder and CEO of NAX
• Founder BCG Digital Ventures: 1,000 people operating in seven global centers
• Founded Booz Digital & Capital and Wilshire Axon (sold to Booz & CO)
• Leader in private equity at Leonard Green & Partners

Job Description

As a Solution Architect, you will evaluate needs that NTG has and will build and integrate information and systems that meet that need. You will be responsible for the form of products and services, and you will integrate the software and hardware that will best meet requirements. You will also examine the current systems architecture, and work with business leaders and technical staff to recommend solutions that result in more effective systems. As a Solution Architect, you will interface with key stakeholders, internal and external, as well as other teams in the NAX ecosystem.

This is a position on a high-achieving, experienced team. This opportunity will provide a seat at the table for key management decisions, diversity of project work, opportunity to build not only new blockchain products/tools, but also help launch new ventures in collaboration with Fortune 500 and Global 100 clients. We have strategic partnerships and investment into leading global exchanges and top 25 blockchain protocols including Algorand and DFINITY.

Candidates must be adept at building and managing high-functioning teams (offshore and onshore), ideating and designing enterprise-grade, highly-scalable and secure products based on client needs, innovating technical solutions based on blue-sky business opportunities and operating in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

The rewards of this opportunity are vast. This person will be coming in at the ground floor of a high-tech, high-velocity startup innovating at the cutting-edge intersection of FinTech and DeFi. They will have the opportunity to work with world-class partners across the financial, venture and blockchain spaces and shape company priorities and vision. As a foundational employee, an attractive equity package will be made available.

This role will be located at NAX's headquarters in beautiful Manhattan Beach, CA and will report into the group COO.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve
• Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates
• Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly
• Propose and establish framework for necessary contributions from various departments
• Account for possible project challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources and scope
• Work closely with project management teams to successfully monitor progress of initiatives
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions
• Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their proper execution

Required Skills

• Technical consulting background with 5+ years of experience
• Project management and leadership skills are essential
• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure
• MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent is preferred