The Digital Asset Research Center is an innovative and collaborative group of software developers, financial auditors and technology consultants who are dedicated to developing the deep technical understanding, methodology and tools required to deliver a variety of Assurance services to companies that hold and transact in digital assets.
As a Senior Blockchain Developer, you will have the opportunity to research the latest public blockchains, smart contracts and digital assets, as well as serve the clients that drive this exciting and disruptive industry forward.
Your key responsibilities
- Full-stack software development including front-end and back-end
- Create technical documentation and memos for complex digital asset topics
- Collaborate with financial auditors to design and implement techniques to test financial statement assertions relating to digital assets
- Solve novel technical problems and provide innovative solutions to support client solutions/implementations as well as our core product offerings
- Keep up-to-date on emerging leading practices in this fast-growing area and identify where and how new practices can be applied
- Work effectively with client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, fostering an innovative and inclusive work environment
Skills and attributes for success
Above and beyond any of the “essential” skills for this job, you must have a love of learning and experimenting with new technologies and a passion for learning by doing.
To qualify for the role you must have:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems management or related field
- Three to five years of related prior work experience in application development
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps)
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience working with the following technologies:
- JavaScript development such as Node.js, Express, React, Angular, etc.
- Ethereum, including Solidity, or other protocols such as Hyperledger, Solana, etc.
- Testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, etc.
- Database technologies including both NoSQL and SQL architectures
- Git or other version control/source code management software
- Container technologies such as Docker or Podman
- DevOps and cloud service providers such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Previous development experience in agile teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical writing and client presentations
- The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
- Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Open-source contributions, especially in the digital asset ecosystem
- Accounting and financial auditing
What we offer
As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward.
What we offer you
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $78,400 to $129,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $94,100 to $147,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.