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Consulting - Tech Consulting - FinTech - Blockchain and AI Engineering - Senior
Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. EY advises clients to understand, architect, select and implement bleeding edge solutions required to efficiently run their businesses, with a focus on Digital and Cloud. These service areas span E-commerce, Blockchain, Solution Architecture, Mobile Applications, Digital Platform Architecture, Digital Technology Strategy, and Digital IT Operations.
The opportunity
Our mission at EY is to industrialize blockchain technology for enterprises and large financial institutions, with a particular focus on public blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin. We are an innovative and collaborative group of technical developers, cryptographers, mathematicians and business strategists who are dedicated to the application of blockchain technology and the development of world-class products. At EY, you will help our clients, some of the most influential companies, explore emergent applications and transform the way the world does business.
We are looking for Senior Software Engineers who are as excited about the future of public blockchains as we are. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work in an Agile team to design, build, and deliver scalable, enterprise blockchain applications for our clients. To be successful in this role, you should be versatile, display leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push blockchain technology forward.
As a Senior Application Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and integrating across diverse platforms such as mobile, web, and tablet. Utilizing standard tools and agile methodologies, your contributions will be crucial in delivering technological solutions that drive our organization's revenue generation.
Your key responsibilities
In this role, you will identify customer requirements and develop components and services that are integral to our software architecture. You will be expected to actively contribute to business processes or solutions, selecting methodologies judiciously to meet client service metrics, quality, risk management, business growth, and teaming objectives.
- Solve technical problems and provide innovative solutions across the full stack: front-end, back-end, and distributed infrastructure platforms like Ethereum and Quorum
- Translate user stories and technical requirements into functional code
- Build and deliver software systems with SDLC best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Contribute to the architecture and design of new and current systems, including considerations such as security, reliability, and scaling
- Work with product team to deliver excellent solutions and customer experiences
- Define and execute deliverables with efficiency
- Manage completion of deliverables and maintain engagement economics reports
- Track resource plans and budgets, and handle project statuses
- Participate in client sessions as a workstream member or team lead
- Travel is required based on client needs, and you will be expected to maintain a chargeability level with billable hours to external clients.
Skills and attributes for success
To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that will make a significant impact on our projects.
- You’re an innovator. You keep up to date on emerging technologies (especially blockchain) and are constantly thinking about potential applications.
- You’re comfortable with ambiguity. In fact, you thrive in the face of complex problems with no obvious solutions.
- You’re pragmatic and iterative in building software. You can simplify and get things done quickly with a demonstrated track record of building and delivering high quality software.
- You’re a team player. You recognize the accomplishments of the team before the individual and actively foster an innovative and inclusive work environment
- You’re entrepreneurial at heart. You have a passion for making your ideas a reality, building prototypes and ultimately launching production-scale solutions in the market.
- Agile delivery methodologies
- Proficiency in application development tools
- Quality assurance and software development expertise
- Systems integration skills
- Building relationships, client trust, and emotional agility
- Complex problem-solving abilities
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A Bachelor's degree is required
- Experience typically preferred is 2-4 years in a relevant field,
- 3+ years of professional engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with modern full-stack JavaScript development including Node.js and frameworks such as React and Express
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience building cloud native/microservices architecture applications and platforms
- Experience with Agile software development (like Scrum or Kanban)
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel to meet client needs
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Passion for blockchain technology and experience with Ethereum, Quorum, and/or Solidity
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Previous experience deploying and configuring environments using infrastructure-as-code provisioning tools like Terraform and Ansible
- Experience with traditional enterprise technologies including SaaS and ERP systems (like SAP)
What we look for
We seek top performers with a keen interest in technology and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members. We value individuals who are adaptable, digitally fluent, and driven to achieve results.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- 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 $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. 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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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