Blockchain Engineer

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

DTCC Digital Assets is at the forefront of driving institutional adoption of digital assets technology with a steadfast commitment to innovation anchored in security and stability. As the financial services industrys trusted technology partner, we pride ourselves on empowering a globally interconnected and efficient ecosystem.Our mission is to provide secure and compliant infrastructure for digital assets, enabling financial institutions to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology

- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

The Impact you will have in this role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced Blockchain Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of blockchain technology and its associated smart contract capabilities. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and deploying smart contracts for our blockchain projects, ensuring the secure, efficient, and innovative application of decentralized technology.

Your Primary Responsibilities: 

- Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts.
- Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to integrate smart contracts with web3 applications.
- Rigorously review code to uphold standards of quality and functional robustness.
- Maintain and enhance existing smart contracts based on evolving needs.
- Stay ahead of the curve by updating knowledge on cryptographic and blockchain advancements, ensuring potential security threats are preempted and neutralized.
- Work closely with product managers and collaborators to crystallize technical needs and system architecture.
- Offer your blockchain and smart contract expertise to a diverse team audience, catering to both technical and non-technical members.
- Actively address and rectify issues identified in live smart contracts.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in the Blockchain ecosystem and adapt solutions accordingly.

Qualifications: 

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field and/or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in blockchain technology and associated smart contract capabilities.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Blockchain Development.
- Demonstrable experience with Solidity.
- Strong understanding of blockchain security practices and potential vulnerabilities.
- Proficiency in Hardhat and Foundry.
- Experience with Solidity security testing tools like Slither, Mythril, Echidna
- Practical experience with scripting languages like JavaScript or Typescript.
- Ability to craft unit, integration, fork, and invariant tests, ensuring code longevity.
- Proven aptitude for best development practices, data structures, algorithms, and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Excellent debugging and fixing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proficient communication skills in English.
- Development background in sectors such as banking, finance, or trading, paired with a comprehensive grasp of financial instruments and systems.

Nice to Have: 

- Experience working with financial infrastructure around collateral, lending, and balance sheet management.
- Experience with Chainlink tools, including CCIP, Data Feeds, VRF, and Automation.
- Experience with multi-chain or cross-chain smart contract development.
- Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
- Prior engagement with DeFi platforms, including but not limited to Aave, Uniswap, and MakerDAO.
- Certifications in blockchain or smart contract development.
- Experience with ZK technologies

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.