Senior Blockchain Engineer

Vontobel Asset Management, Inc.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Open-office spaces

Campus feel

Job summary

Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. in Zurich seeks an experienced Blockchain Engineer and Architect to join its IT Security team. You will develop blockchain and security solutions and own security platforms end-to-end.

Role emphasizes security architecture design, pragmatic implementations, and agile collaboration with an AI‑minded team. The role is based in Zurich and will move to Baar in 2030.

Qualifications

• Degree from a higher education institution in computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• In-depth technical expertise in blockchain solutions.
• Proven experience as a software developer in IT security.
• Agile and flexible, eager to take on responsibility.
• Affinity for AI and willingness to use AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Software Development related to Blockchain technology and other security solutions.
• Security Architecture design and development.
• Technical ownership of security solutions.

Skills

Blockchain

Software development

IT security

Agile

AI affinity

Education

Degree in CS or related field

Job description

For our IT Security division in Zurich, we are seeking an experienced and versatile Blockchain Engineer and Architect. If you enjoy working in an agile team, thrive on tackling the daily challenges of a dynamic operating environment, and are excited to contribute to the implementation of complex projects using innovative technologies, this could be your chance!
Do terms like DLT, derivation path, key ceremony, change address, smart contract, multi-sig, or BIP39 sound like part of your everyday vocabulary? Do you have a deep understanding of how enterprise-grade crypto custody works? If these resonate with you, we’d love to learn more about your expertise and what motivates you to join us!

What would your role be?

• Software Development related to Blockchain technology and other security solutions.
• Security Architecture design and development.
• Technical ownership of security solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Degree from a higher education institution (e.g. university, technical university, or university of applied sciences) in computer science or an equivalent qualification with a focus on IT.
• At last 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• In-depth technical expertise in blockchain solutions.
• Proven experience as a software developer in the field of IT security.
• Highly motivated, committed individual, eager to take on responsibility and continuously improve expertise.
• Agility and flexibility, with a passion for working in an energetic, dynamic team.
• Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working.

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch.
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space.
• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you

Location Requirement

This role is based in Zurich but will move to Baar in 2030, ensuring close alignment with key stakeholders in the business.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria.