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Principal Blockchain Engineer - Asset Management Technology

Jersey City, NJ
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Principal Blockchain Engineer - FDAM - Asset Management Technology

The Role

An ideal candidate for this role will bring deep expertise in blockchain technologies to design, build and deploy secure and scalable blockchain-based applications. The candidate has hands-on experience in smart contract development, application of blockchain concepts, wallet management and integration with DeFi protocols. This role will be responsible for translating business requirement into high-quality blockchain architecture and code ensuring performance, security and compliance. The value you deliver will include:

  • Developing high-impact blockchain solutions that deliver business value

  • Building secure and enterprise grade blockchain applications

  • Enabling automation, improving transaction transparency, security, auditability and traceability

  • Driving the culture of innovation, research and technical excellence to remain at the forefront of blockchain technology and thought leadership

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 10-12 years of software engineering experience; at least 3 years in blockchain development

  • Proficiency in Web3, smart contract development (Solidity, Rust), deep understanding of blockchain consensus mechanism, token standards, cryptography, transaction lifecycle, layer-2 scaling, use of Oracles and cross-chain communication

  • Design and implement scalable blockchain based system for tokenization, smart wallets and integration with DeFi protocols for primarily public blockchains like Ethereum, Solana and private DLTs

  • Build on-chain and off-chain component for decentralized applications, interoperability between blockchain components and integration with traditional financial systems

  • Knowledge of API integration, microservices, event driven architecture, cloud-native services (AWS), containerization (Docker, EKS) and DevSecOps pipelines

  • Work with engineering and product managers, architects, team of blockchain engineers and full stack engineers

  • Promotes and demonstrates a learning mindset by staying abreast of emerging trends in blockchain technology

  • Strong in communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with which you influence decisions and engagement across all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to proactively share your knowledge, expertise, perspectives and nurture a learning culture across your team and the broader organization

  • Work closely with globally distributed product, engineering and business teams across regions which may include working across time zones and travel for business workshops, planning sessions and meetings

The Team

As a member of the Asset Management technology team, you will be part of the team which supports the Fidelity Asset Management business.

#cryptojobs

The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

Certifications:

Category:

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Job Description:

Principal Blockchain Engineer - FDAM - Asset Management Technology

The Role

An ideal candidate for this role will bring deep expertise in blockchain technologies to design, build and deploy secure and scalable blockchain-based applications. The candidate has hands-on experience in smart contract development, application of blockchain concepts, wallet management and integration with DeFi protocols. This role will be responsible for translating business requirement into high-quality blockchain architecture and code ensuring performance, security and compliance. The value you deliver will include:

  • Developing high-impact blockchain solutions that deliver business value

  • Building secure and enterprise grade blockchain applications

  • Enabling automation, improving transaction transparency, security, auditability and traceability

  • Driving the culture of innovation, research and technical excellence to remain at the forefront of blockchain technology and thought leadership

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 10-12 years of software engineering experience; at least 3 years in blockchain development

  • Proficiency in Web3, smart contract development (Solidity, Rust), deep understanding of blockchain consensus mechanism, token standards, cryptography, transaction lifecycle, layer-2 scaling, use of Oracles and cross-chain communication

  • Design and implement scalable blockchain based system for tokenization, smart wallets and integration with DeFi protocols for primarily public blockchains like Ethereum, Solana and private DLTs

  • Build on-chain and off-chain component for decentralized applications, interoperability between blockchain components and integration with traditional financial systems

  • Knowledge of API integration, microservices, event driven architecture, cloud-native services (AWS), containerization (Docker, EKS) and DevSecOps pipelines

  • Work with engineering and product managers, architects, team of blockchain engineers and full stack engineers

  • Promotes and demonstrates a learning mindset by staying abreast of emerging trends in blockchain technology

  • Strong in communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with which you influence decisions and engagement across all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to proactively share your knowledge, expertise, perspectives and nurture a learning culture across your team and the broader organization

  • Work closely with globally distributed product, engineering and business teams across regions which may include working across time zones and travel for business workshops, planning sessions and meetings

The Team

As a member of the Asset Management technology team, you will be part of the team which supports the Fidelity Asset Management business.

#cryptojobs

The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Information TechnologyPDN-a04a1349-3a57-4b64-a328-7706ced7eb2e

About Fidelity Investments

At Fidelity, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.
 

*Specifically serviced by our Clearing & Custody team within Fidelity Institutional

 

Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy. To learn more about temporary positions at Fidelity Investments, visit FidelityTalentSource.com.

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