Solutions Architect, Financial Services, Google Cloud Universal Ledger

Job description

Own the technical relationship for GCUL with Financial Services Industry (FSI) customers, leading pitches and demonstrations alongside product and sales teams. Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to ideate high-value use cases and provide direct support for integrating with the platform. Drive the GCUL go-to-market strategy by creating technical enablement materials, whitepapers, and blog posts to scale the sales motion. Represent GCUL as a subject matter expert at industry events and through public-facing publications to build market authority. Prioritize and manage technical opportunities in tandem with product to accelerate adoption within the financial ecosystem. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in technical consulting, systems architecture, or integration within the Financial Services Industry (FSI). Experience in either system design or reading code (e.g., Java, C++, Python). Experience working with payments, settlement, or digital asset technologies. Experience with Web3 technology, including blockchain or Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Experience selling Web3 solutions to traditional financial institutions and managing complex stakeholder concerns. Experience coding and deploying secure smart agreements. Experience in advanced Web3 concepts like encryption, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP), and consensus mechanisms. Knowledge of domestic/cross-border payments, clearing, settlement, and digital asset regulations. Ability to influence executive leadership and manage expectations across complex organizations.