Blockchain Protocol Engineer Jobs in Riverview, FL

Join to apply for the Director - Blockchain Application Architecture role at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

DTCC is seeking a Director - Blockchain Application Architecture to shape the technology foundation of the organization\'s financial infrastructure. The role designs resilient, scalable, and secure application frameworks supporting DTCC\'s mission-critical systems, including cloud-native deployments, containerized environments, and high-availability architectures, often leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. The team collaborates with product managers, infrastructure engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure designs align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and evolving business needs.

• Provide architectural leadership in designing and developing blockchain-based solutions with off-chain integrations.
• Ensure the security and scalability of blockchain applications.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate blockchain technology with existing systems and platforms.
• Help build a bridge between on-chain technologies and off-chain technologies.
• Help guide private cloud integration to operationalize integrated solutions.
• Stay updated with advancements in blockchain protocols, cryptographic techniques, and digital asset regulations.
• Implement tokenization processes and develop smart contracts.
• Use zero-knowledge proofs and multi-signature wallets for enhanced security.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with financial regulations related to digital assets.
• Manage off-chain technologies including public cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), relational databases, and modern programming languages.
• Facilitate seamless integration of on-chain and off-chain components using streaming and integration technologies (RPC/gRPC, KAFKA, MQ, REST APIs).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor\'s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Certification in blockchain technology or related areas.
• Proven track record of blockchain projects.
• Certification on Cloud Architecture preferred (AWS, Azure and/or GCP).

• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols and cryptographic principles.
• Extensive knowledge of digital currencies, crypto ETFs, fungible and non-fungible tokens, stable coins, DeFi assets.
• Experience with tokenization, smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs, and multi-signature wallets.
• Awareness of financial regulations related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
• Proficiency in blockchain security protocols and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1400).
• Knowledge of DeFi, DAO, and Automated Market Makers (AMM).
• Experience in the banking or financial sector.
• Understanding of digital asset custodianship.
• Experience with off-chain technologies and platforms including public cloud services: AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience with relational databases, modern programming languages, and streaming/integration technologies (RPC/gRPC, KAFKA, MQ, REST APIs).
• Working experience with on-chain and off-chain integrations.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF is highly recommended.

Salary ranges are indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across US locations. Actual salary is determined by role, location, experience, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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 provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology

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