Web3 Infrastructure Associate Director

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Full Time

Skills

Professional Development
Life Insurance
Network
Collateral Management
DevSecOps
Network Design
High Availability
Scalability
Orchestration
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Mentorship
Computer Science
DevOps
Ethereum
Hyperledger
Kubernetes
Docker
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
SAP BASIS
Banking
Reporting
Amazon S3
Securities
LinkedIn
YouTube
Facebook
Collaboration
Teamwork
Security Clearance
DTCC
Innovation
Financial Services
Finance
Blockchain

Job Details

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
Pay and Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact you will have in this role:
Web3 Infrastructure Associate Director leads the design, deployment, and management of Web3 infrastructure initiatives, such as the DTCC Collateral Appchain-a blockchain-based network for smart contract-driven collateral management. This role blends deep expertise in infrastructure engineering, DevSecOps best practices, and blockchain network architecture. You will be responsible for building a secure, scalable, and resilient blockchain infrastructure platform that supports mission-critical financial applications.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Architect and lead the development of the DTCC Collateral Appchain infrastructure and other Web3 infrastructure initiatives, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
  • Design and implement blockchain node infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, and smart contract deployment pipelines.
  • Oversee Kubernetes-based orchestration of blockchain nodes and supporting services.
  • Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Terragrunt, and other automation tools.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of blockchain components with existing systems.
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for blockchain and infrastructure components.
  • Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and security standards.
  • Lead incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure and blockchain-related issues.
  • Mentor and guide a team of DevOps and blockchain engineers.
  • Stay ahead of with emerging trends in blockchain infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.
  • Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Talents Needed for Success:
  • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with blockchain infrastructure (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Besu, Substrate, OP Stack).
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS).
  • Proficient in Terraform, Terragrunt and infrastructure automation.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

DTCC Digital Assets is at the forefront of driving institutional adoption of digital assets technology with a steadfast commitment to innovation anchored in security and stability. As the financial services industry's trusted technology partner, we pride ourselves on empowering a globally interconnected and efficient ecosystem. Our mission is to provide secure and compliant infrastructure for digital assets, enabling financial institutions to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.
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