FSO Audit - Blockchain Developer - Senior - Bay Area

FSO Audit - Blockchain Developer - Senior - Bay Area

Other locations:
Anywhere in Region

Requisition

You will be a part of the Digital Asset Research Center, 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. 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.

The EY organization serves a wide range of companies in the digital asset ecosystem, such as well‑known global digital asset exchanges, custodians, miners/validators, payment providers, investment managers and broker‑dealers. To provide Assurance services including financial audits, audit‑readiness, forensic investigations and related due diligence, we must have a technical understanding of the wide variety of public blockchains, smart contracts and the digital assets native to these platforms, along with the relevant risks and controls involved.

We also must develop tools and methodology to assess our clients’ activities in this sector. The Digital Asset Research Center makes this possible.

We are a small, focused team that is rapidly growing. You will be exposed to and involved with all levels of business management and have numerous opportunities for personal growth and career development. While the Digital Asset Research Center primarily focuses on US clients, you will be collaborating with similar teams in other regions in Europe, India, Asia‑Pacific and the Americas.

• 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

We’re seeking self‑motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. Someone who can easily function in a collaborative, high‑demand, performance‑driven environment. In addition, we’re looking for people who recognize the importance of new technologies and are willing to learn and be curious. If you’re passionate about problem‑solving and finding innovative solutions to complex issues, this role is for you.

• Three to five years of related prior work experience in application development
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management or related field
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience working with the following technologies:
  • JavaScript/Type Script 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 No
    
    SQL and SQL architectures
  • Git or other version control/source code management software
  • Container technologies such as Docker or Podman
  • Dev Ops and cloud service providers such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• 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…