Technical Architect

Breakout Tools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital finance company based in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect to design robust and scalable systems across apps, SDKs, and SaaS platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in similar roles, a strong understanding of architecture principles, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and a relevant degree. Join us to push the boundaries of innovation in fintech using cutting-edge technology and practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technical Architect (or similar) roles.
• Skilled in creating and managing architectural artifacts like diagrams, specs, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles, patterns and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design robust and scalable architectures for all sorts of systems (apps, SDKs, SaaS platforms, etc.).
• Work closely with developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to guiding development through code reviews and building PoCs.

Skills

Architecture principles

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At
Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global
financial revolution. Our cutting‑edge solutions empower businesses—from
exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly
integrate reserve‑backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the
power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and
receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a
fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do,
ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving
sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for
Bitcoin mining using eco‑friendly practices in state‑of‑the‑art,
geo‑diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling
breakthroughs in AI and peer‑to‑peer technology, we reduce
infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting‑edge
solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education:
Democratizing access to top‑tier digital learning, we empower
individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global
growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the
intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the
boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and
human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our
team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner
of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech
space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the
brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve
grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the
industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and
are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet,
Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

We
are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect who brings real‑world
architecture experience and excels in working collaboratively with
engineers, designers and stakeholders. The role involves deeply
understanding our tech stack (for apps, SDKs, SaaS platforms, etc.) and
applying that knowledge to design scalable systems that adhere to our
design principles.

Responsibilities

Design
robust and scalable architectures for all sorts of systems (apps, SDKs,
SaaS platforms, etc.) that are tailor‑made for our specific tech stack.
Use systems‑level thinking to structure components for reliability,
scalability and maintainability.

Work closely with
developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to
translate requirements into clear, practical architectures.

Contribute to guiding development through code reviews, building PoCs and skeleton structures.

Write and review technical proposals to ensure they align with the agreed architecture.

Keep up to date with new tools, frameworks and ideas, and spot and suggest opportunities to improve our systems.

Job requirements

5+ years in Technical Architect (or similar) roles.

Past experience developing or architecting successful and scalable applications. Experience with P2P is great to have.

Strong
understanding of architecture principles, patterns and best practices,
combined with the ability to quickly absorb and adapt to new stacks and
tools.

Skilled in collaborating and communicating technical ideas in a clear, concise, and friendly manner across diverse teams.

Proficiency in creating and managing architectural artifacts like diagrams, specs, and documentation.

Strong problem‑solving skills and an aptitude for simplifying complex technical challenges.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Important information for candidates

Recruitment
scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep
the following in mind when applying for roles:

Apply only through our official channels. We
do not use third‑party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless
clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers
page: https://tether.recruitee.com/

Verify the recruiter’s identity. All
our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you
can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us
through our website.

Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We
do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All
communication is done through official company emails and platforms.

Double‑check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to or @tether.io.

We will never request payment or financial details. If
someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point
during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.

When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.