Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems, and data science enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand. Our core strengths lie in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.
Job Overview
The VP of Engineering, Blockchain & Stablecoin Development will lead the strategic direction and execution of Bjak's blockchain and stablecoin initiatives. This role is responsible for driving technological innovation, ensuring the robustness and security of blockchain applications, and spearheading the development of stablecoin solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and stablecoin development, alongside strong leadership and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Blockchain & Stablecoin Strategy:
- Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for blockchain and stablecoin initiatives, aligning with the company's mission and business objectives.
- Drive innovation in blockchain technology and stablecoin solutions, ensuring competitive advantage in the market.
- Technical Leadership:
- Lead a team of blockchain and cryptocurrency engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Oversee the design, architecture, and development of blockchain and stablecoin applications.
- Security & Compliance:
- Ensure the security, integrity, and scalability of blockchain and stablecoin systems.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all solutions meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Research & Development:
- Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in blockchain and stablecoin development.
- Conduct research to identify new opportunities for blockchain and stablecoin applications within the financial services sector.
- Collaboration & Integration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and operations, to integrate blockchain and stablecoin solutions with existing platforms and services.
- Ensure seamless interoperability between blockchain components and other technological infrastructure.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize the performance of blockchain and stablecoin systems to handle increasing user demands.
- Implement improvements and upgrades as necessary to maintain system efficiency and effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years focused on blockchain development.
- Hands-on experience with blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda), smart contracts, and cryptographic technologies.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and scaling engineering teams in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in blockchain development tools and programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust, Go).
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic and innovative mindset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Remote working
- Work in a fast-growing startup that promotes flexible and open culture
- Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
- Attractive remuneration and performance incentives
- Strong learning and development plans for your career growth
- Great career development opportunities in a fast growing company
- International work environment and flat organization
Top Skills
What We Do
Our mission is to develop technology based solutions to improve financial inclusion.
We develop new & innovative platforms & services globally. For example, we are the first platform to simplify and digitise comprehensive life and medical insurance, supported by AI agent. BJAK is the largest insurance platform in Southeast Asia.
If you enjoy building cutting edge platform-ecosystems that gives equal access to financial services to everyone at scale, join us
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