Consulting – Tech Consulting – FinTech – Blockchain and AI Engineering - Manager

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. EY advises clients to understand, architect, select and implement bleeding edge solutions required to efficiently run their businesses, with a focus on Digital and Cloud. These service areas span E-commerce, Blockchain, Solution Architecture, Mobile Applications, Digital Platform Architecture, Digital Technology Strategy, and Digital IT Operations.

The opportunity

Our mission at EY is to industrialize blockchain technology for enterprises and large financial institutions, with a particular focus on public blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin. We are an innovative and collaborative group of technical developers, cryptographers, mathematicians and business strategists who are dedicated to the application of blockchain technology and the development of world-class products. At EY, you will help our clients, some of the most influential companies, explore emergent applications and transform the way the world does business.

We are looking for Software Engineering Managers who are as excited about the future of public blockchains as we are. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to design, build, and deliver scalable, enterprise blockchain applications for our clients. To be successful in this role, you should be comfortable bridging two worlds: business users (clients), with a focus on ROI and deliverables; and engineers, who are seeking mentorship and prioritize building new technical skills.

As a Manager in Application Systems Engineering, you will be at the forefront of defining user and customer requirements, focusing on development across diverse platforms. You'll play a pivotal role in engineering software components and services that ensure seamless communication within the system architecture.

Your key responsibilities

As a vital member of our team, you will manage and deliver high-quality processes, solutions, or projects, with a strong focus on quality, risk management, and continuous improvement. You'll be expected to innovate through research and benchmarking best practices, while managing professional employees and supervisory responsibilities to meet performance objectives. Your role will encompass:

• Leading agile teams of engineers and take responsibility for the overall planning, execution, and success of blockchain projects
• Growing our team, including coaching individuals, leading technical discussions and learning sessions, and developing more leaders within our team
• Establishing and driving software engineering best practices and set standards across our global blockchain team
• Collaborating on product direction as a technical lead to design and implement blockchain solutions that create meaningful value for our clients
• Educating our clients on blockchain technology and its capabilities and evaluating the viability of potential use cases and applications
• Supporting business development opportunities as a technical resource alongside subject matter experts from Advisory, Assurance, and Tax service lines
• Ensuring billability through chargeable work to external clients.
• Leading workstream delivery with strategic oversight.
• Managing project status and overseeing deliverable completion.
• Traveling as required by client engagements.
• Actively participating in client sessions and leading workstreams from planning to execution.
• Identifying additional service opportunities to drive sales.
• Leading specific RFP responses and managing engagement economics.
• Executing resource planning within budget constraints.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you'll need a blend of technical prowess and business acumen, coupled with the ability to manage complex problems and lead teams effectively. Your skills will include:

• You’re an innovator. You keep up to date on emerging technologies (especially blockchain) and are constantly thinking about potential applications.
• You’re a people developer. You find and cultivate talent to achieve outstanding results. You give your team creative freedom to innovate while holding them accountable for making good decisions and delivering results.
• You’re focused on customer value. You don’t blindly implement specs and actively talk to customers and stakeholders to design solutions to their problems.
• You’re comfortable with ambiguity. You thrive in the face of complex problems with no obvious solutions.
• You’re entrepreneurial at heart. You have a passion for making your ideas a reality, building prototypes and ultimately launching production-scale solutions in the market.
• Agile development methodologies.
• Application integration and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in software development and technology business requirements analysis.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree is required, with at least 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience with 3+ years of people management experience
• Hands-on experience with modern full-stack JavaScript development including Node.js and frameworks such as React and Express
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Experience building cloud native/microservices architecture applications and platforms
• Experience with Agile software development (like Scrum or Kanban)
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Proven experience in project management of complex deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Passion for blockchain technology and experience with Ethereum, Quorum, and/or Solidity
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Previous experience deploying and configuring environments using infrastructure-as-code provisioning tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with traditional enterprise technologies including SaaS and ERP systems (like SAP)
• Experience managing customer-facing engineering teams
• Experience with another language in addition to JavaScript/Typescript for example Rust, Golang, Python, or Java.
• Interest in the emerging field of AI, including experience with:
  • Large Language Models and integration with those
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • EmbeddingsStrong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

What we look for

We seek top performers with a keen eye for detail, a robust work ethic, and the ability to navigate complex environments. We value professionals who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and the ability to inspire teams towards achieving excellence.