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This position can be HYBRID or fully REMOTE in SELECT US LOCATIONS.
What is the Digital Assets Technology Team responsible for?
Our team is focused on delivering technology to represent shares in mutual funds with tokens issued on blockchain platform(s) in a manner which permits live trading/exchange on a potentially worldwide and 24/7 basis. We support a mobile app focused on retail investors, a website focused on institutional investors and an internal admin tool for our customer support team. We have a variety of projects to enhance the current platform as well as projects to expand our reach outside the US.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Blockchain Developer/Senior SW Engineer?
The Digital Assets Technology team at Franklin Templeton is looking for a Blockchain Developer / Senior SW Engineer to support innovation projects of small to large scale with a focus on our security protocols.
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Smart Contract Development: Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts on multiple blockchains
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Program Architecture: Create and optimize on-chain program architectures for efficiency, scalability, and security
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Blockchain Transactions: Develop solutions for handling transactions, token minting, token transfers, staking, and other Blockchain-related mechanisms
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Security: Ensure all smart contracts are rigorously tested and audited to meet high security standards
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Collaboration: Collaborate with front-end developers, product teams, and designers to integrate on-chain and off-chain components seamlessly
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Testing and Debugging: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure contract reliability
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Upgrades and Maintenance: Maintain and upgrade deployed smart contracts as necessary, ensuring seamless backward compatibility
What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
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8 - 12 years of professional software engineering experience on mission critical systems
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Experience working with smart contracts and blockchain technology essential
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Excellent oral and written English communication skills
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Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
What technology skill sets are critical to the success of this role?
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Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, Rust, and TypeScript
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the salary for this position to range between $150,000 and $180,000.
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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
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Three weeks paid time off the first year
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
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Employee Stock Investment Program
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Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
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Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
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Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
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Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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