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Franklin Templeton · 1 day ago

Blockchain Development Manager, Digital Assets Technology

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $183K/yr

5+ years exp

Franklin Templeton is a dynamic firm committed to advancing the investment industry. They are seeking a Blockchain Manager to lead the development and integration of decentralized technologies, focusing on innovation and operational excellence in tokenized financial products.

Financial ServicesHedge FundsProfessional ServicesWealth Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of smart contracts and tokenization solutions across multiple blockchain platforms

Manage and mentor a team of blockchain engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and operations teams

Ensure secure, scalable architecture and adherence to best practices in blockchain development

Evaluate emerging technologies and protocols to inform strategic decisions and expand capabilities

Align technical initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Blockchain developmentSmart contractsTokenization solutionsSolidityRustBlockchain architectureCryptographySmart contract securityCI/CD pipelinesContainerizationCloud platformsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in blockchain development, including 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role

Proven experience deploying production-grade smart contracts and tokenization projects

Experience with Solidity, Rust, or other blockchain programming languages, and familiarity with development tools such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Remix

Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and smart contract security

Familiarity with Solana, Aptos, and Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience in financial markets and digital asset regulation

Prior involvement in tokenizing mutual fund shares or similar financial instruments

Familiarity with enterprise-grade blockchain integrations

Benefits

401(k) plan with a generous match

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive healthcare options

Insurance

Disability benefits

Employee stock investment program

Learning resources

Career development programs

Reimbursement for certain education expenses

Paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)

Motivational wellbeing program

Three weeks paid time off the first year

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits

Employee Stock Investment Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

Onsite fitness center and recreation center

Onsite cafeteria

Company

Franklin Templeton

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Franklin Templeton is a investment firm that offers mutual funds for individuals and institutions.

Founded in 1947

San Mateo, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.franklintempleton.com

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