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Who We Are

Bakkt is a trusted digital asset platform that enables consumers to buy, sell, store, send and spend digital assets. Bakkt?s platform, is available through the Bakkt App and to partners through the Bakkt platform. Bakkt was founded in 2018 with a unifying vision: to connect the digital economy. We power commerce by enabling consumers, businesses and institutions to unlock value from digital assets.

Digital assets ? which include cryptocurrency, loyalty and rewards points, gift cards, in-game assets, and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, which are unique digital assets that are not interchangeable ? comprise a growing $1.6 trillion marketplace. We are unlocking new ways to participate in the digital economy for consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. We accomplish this by expanding access to and improving liquidity for digital assets.

Since our inception, we have hit a number of milestones, working behind the scenes to build a platform worthy of our vision ? lowering barriers of entry into cryptocurrency, launching partnerships with some of the world?s premier brands and adding value to consumers? digital assets by making their rewards and loyalty programs more compelling.

Bakkt acts as a profound bridge connecting the digital ecosystem and sitting at the intersection of crypto, loyalty and payments. Our platform enables consumers to leverage their digital assets ? from cryptocurrency, to select loyalty points, gift cards and merchant offers ? in new and exciting ways. It also enables companies & merchants to access all of these capabilities, extending engagement with their customers, creating moments of delight while broadening the appeal and daily use of their loyalty and rewards programs. Now, let?s get to the real reason why you?re here ? how we can work together.

As a Director, Technical Architect, you will create new architectures and define the future of our technology practices and procedures. You will lead the charge on engineering innovation and exploration as we deliver new products and features for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Expert, hands-on engineering of high-value, net-new platform capabilities
• Initial technical design and framework engineering for net-new components and significant refactoring efforts
• Work with Solution Architect and Engineering Leads to implement technical architecture direction for the platform
• Establishment of fundamental and foundational technical patterns and principles for all engineering work
• Mentoring and coaching of fellow engineers
• Senior advocate for craftsmanship and quality for the engineering team
• Participate as a senior technology leader in key roadmap, assessment and priority discussions
• Review completed engineering work for adherence to best practices and team policies
• Accountability for technical optimization of the product architecture and execution in collaboration with engineering leadership
• Primary resolution escalation point for high priority/visibility product and operational issues

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  10+ years deep hands-on experience, building custom platforms from scratch to production
• Expert proficiency with development using Spring framework
• Expert proficiency with core Java API development including JavaScript development (jQuery, JSON, EventAPIs)
• Expert proficiency with developing APIs, Apache Camel or other EBA, Microservices development (REST & SOAP)
• Proficiency with Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Oracle 11g
• Proficiency in designing (includes documentation), developing, testing, and implementing Java applications on a predefined schedule using technologies, techniques, and tools to ensure high quality, performance, and reliability, at varying levels of complexity
• Proficiency in resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
• Proficiency in system analysis and design in accordance with established procedures and policies
• Provides an accurate estimate of time needed to complete work
• Proficiency in working with high-performing technology teams in a multi-technology enterprise.

Bakkt is devoted to having diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Bakkt does not make any employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity of any other characteristic protected by law. Must successfully pass a post-offer background check and drug screen.