Associate Director Blockchain Engineering

DTCC; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior developer to focus on blockchain technology and smart contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development, particularly with Solidity, and a strong understanding of quantitative finance. This role offers competitive compensation and a flexible work model with both onsite and remote days.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive compensation

Pension/Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience.
• Development background in banking, finance, or trading.
• Ability to create unit and integration tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy QuantFi smart contracts.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to integrate smart contracts.
• Maintain and enhance existing smart contracts based on evolving needs.

Skills

Quantitative Finance

Solidity

Blockchain security practices

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related STEM discipline

Tools

Hardhat

Foundry

Slither

Mythril

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

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 industry’s 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

Pay and Benefits :

• 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.
• DTCC offers a flexible / hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role :

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 QuantFi smart contracts.
• Model and implement sophisticated financial processes
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to integrate smart contracts with web applications.
• Enable cross chain interoperability and develop smart contracts for a range of L1 technologies
• 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 stakeholders 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 :

• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related STEM discipline

Talents Needed for Success :

• Over 6 years of experience in Quantitative Finance
• Over 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Over 05 years of experience with Solidity.
• Development background in sectors such as banking, finance, or trading, with a comprehensive understanding of financial instruments and systems.
• Deep understanding of blockchain security practices and potential vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency with Hardhat and Foundry.
• Experience with Solidity security testing tools such as Slither and Mythril.
• Practical experience with scripting languages like JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Ability to create unit and integration tests to ensure code longevity.
• Demonstrable aptitude for best development practices, data structures, algorithms, and methodologies.

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.