WebInfrastructure Associate Director

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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, Dev Sec Ops  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 Dev Ops and blockchain engineers.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in blockchain infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.
• Mitigate 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, Dev Ops, 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, GCP, 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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology