Digital Asset Research (DAR) is seeking an experienced database administrator (DBA) for its fast-growing cryptocurrency research business, surveying the broad universe of tokens and providing real-time pricing around the clock and the globe. This is an excellent opportunity for a crypto enthusiast, but the role does not require a crypto background and candidates looking to enter the industry are encouraged to apply. We have a preference for candidates local to the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN area and the position is remote only to start.

As a high-growth startup in the rapidly evolving crypto space, DAR offers a unique opportunity to create the next generation of solutions that will set the standard for digital asset data quality. With a collaborative environment that’s focused on ideas rather than seniority, we empower our developers to take ownership of feature design and delivery while maintaining a high degree of autonomy. Our mission is to drive the future of crypto data and we invest in learning opportunities for our team members, both those new to the industry and crypto veterans, to ensure we’re at the forefront of what’s next in the space. 

The role:

• Build and maintain highly available data-driven and crypto-focused databases and ETLs to facilitate cryptocurrency research for financial institutions.
• Design and implement tables, stored procedures, views, cron jobs and SQL with ownership in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Translate detailed subject-matter-specific business needs and requirements into thoughtful, durable, scalable solutions.
• Automate testing (unit, functional, integration) and delivery pipelines; participate directly in prioritization and review efforts.
• Support best practices in Agile, SDLC and CI/CD.
• Participate directly in a fast-growing start-up with high client expectations.

The candidate:

• 4-5+ years in database architecture, including experience in data modeling, physical database schemas, monitoring, database tuning and support for developers; financial-services/FinTech experience a plus.
• Degree(s) in computer science, applied math, data analysis, engineering, stats, or a related field of study.
• Advanced experience in SQL. We use SingleStore, and advanced experience in MySQL is a huge plus.
• Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu) and shell/bash scripting.
• Ability to collaborate and self-start in equal measures – strong understanding of abstraction.
• Demonstrable competencies in SDLC best practices, CI/CD automation.

Digital Asset Research (DAR) is seeking an experienced data-focused backend developer for its fast-growing cryptocurrency research business, surveying the broad universe of tokens and providing real-time pricing around the clock and the globe. This is an excellent opportunity for a crypto enthusiast, but the role does not require a crypto background and candidates looking to enter the industry are encouraged to apply. We have a preference for candidates local to the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN area and the position is remote only to start.

As a high-growth startup in the rapidly evolving crypto space, DAR offers a unique opportunity to create the next generation of solutions that will set the standard for digital asset data quality. With a collaborative environment that’s focused on ideas rather than seniority, we empower our developers to take ownership of feature design and delivery while maintaining a high degree of autonomy. Our mission is to drive the future of crypto data and we invest in learning opportunities for our team members, both those new to the industry and crypto veterans, to ensure we’re at the forefront of what’s next in the space. 

The role:

• Build and maintain highly available data-driven and crypto-focused applications to facilitate cryptocurrency research for financial institutions.
• Design and implement components with ownership in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Translate detailed subject-matter-specific business needs and requirements into thoughtful, durable, scalable solutions.
• Automate testing (unit, functional, integration) and delivery pipelines; participate directly in prioritization and review efforts.
• Support best practices in Agile, SDLC and CI/CD.
• Participate directly in a fast-growing start-up with high client expectations.

The candidate:

• 4-5+ years in software development, including experience in full component or system design; financial-services/FinTech experience a plus.
• Degree(s) in computer science, applied math, data analysis, engineering, stats, or a related field of study.
• Advanced experience in C#, .NET Core 3+, framework design, design patterns, sync/async patterns, multi-threading, concurrency, Task Parallel Library, Linq/PLinq, and GitHub required. Ideal candidate is C# expert first and foremost, with expertise in other areas a big plus, but secondary.
• Experience in Background Worker processes/services, WebApi or SaaS a plus.
• Experience and fluency in Python and Python Data Analysis Tools (Pandas) a plus.
• Expertise in real-time data feeds using an industry standard tool, such as: Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, or Financial Information Exchange (FIX).
• Experience in AWS environments (EKS, ECS, S3, Ec2, RDS, route 53, ELB), AWS CLI, and AWS SDK.
• Fluency in MySQL, SQL Server, or other substantial SQL platforms (SaaS/cloud preferred) – working knowledge of relational systems.
• Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu) and shell/bash scripting.
• Ability to collaborate and self-start in equal measures – strong understanding of abstraction.
• Demonstrable competencies in SDLC best practices, CI/CD automation, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and/or data mastery are preferred.

DAR is looking for a Data Operations Analyst to help maintain the quality, integrity, and reliability of DAR’s critical data. This role will collaborate with our Tech and Data teams to perform daily monitoring, reconciliation, and controls for crypto market data and associated attributes. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, data-driven, and have excellent analytical skills. 

Key Functions: 

• Execute data control functions to monitor data quality, including monitoring digital asset exchange attributes such as listings, delistings, asset and ticker libraries, and other associated data attributes. 
• Maintain, and update entity matching of related information from disparate data sources
• Assist stakeholders with investigating data inconsistencies and mismatches
• Work directly with technical and research teams to communicate results
• Suggest process improvements based on data observations

Qualifications: 

• Detail oriented, analytical mindset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Focus on high volume of data with the ability to filter information correctly 
• Agile ability to take on projects where necessary 
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience 
• Proficient with MS Excel 
• Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in data management, data analysis, or sales operations preferred

Bonus

• Experience with SQL
• Experience with basic Python scripting
• Basic knowledge of market and/or economic principles

Location: Remote

Digital Asset Research (DAR) is looking for a QA Automation Engineer/Backend Developer to join our team. 

Key Functions: 

• Develop and maintain data ingestion and certification processes
• Database maintenance
• ETL Tasks
• Compose, automate, and execute QA test cases according to product requirements for a number of different data-related processes 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Expert in development and testing in Python 
• Proficient with SQL, AWS-based databases, and Linux environments
• Interest in or experience with cryptocurrency or financial markets preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time management, presentation, and organizational skills

Location: Remote

DAR is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to enhance and improve DAR’s data integrity processes, and provide senior level quantitative analyses on the digital asset market exchanges, assets, and market trends. This role will collaborate with our team of data engineers and analysts. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, data-driven, and have excellent analytical skills. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Use data science to uncover actionable insights in crypto asset data set
• Design new analytics and tools to productize those insights
• Transform and unify raw data from multiple different sources for clean analytics
• Suggest enhancements to current DAR datasets and offerings
• Liaise with customers to promote adoption and use of DAR analytics and tools
• Improve and enhance the design and conduct of DAR’s data quality and integrity systems and processes. 
• Provide senior level technical expertise for rigorous quantitative analysis of the digital asset market where the scope often is broad and requires both diligence and creativity.
• Collaborate with developers to improve data collection, certification, organization and storage processes.
• Prepare written reports for both internal and external consumption on data integrity and quantitative analyses.
• Write code, database queries, or otherwise implement analyses to identify issues, such as data corruption.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of complex data entity relationships across datasets
• Participate in the quantitative examination of digital asset exchanges and assets in order to identify market abnormalities and assess their quality.
• Document processes and maintain data records

Qualifications 

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics, economics, analytics, data science or other quantitative field of study. 
• 3-5 years professional experience in data analysis, ideally with a focus on financial or crypto markets  
• Core competency in  
  • Storing and querying data in SQL and AWS based databases
  • Python and Python Data Analysis Tools (Pandas)
  • Working in Linux Environments (Ubuntu)
• Detail oriented, analytical mindset 
• Experience with Mentorship / Peer review 
• Agile ability to take on projects and tactical execution when needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Digital Asset Research is seeking a Crypto Research and Market Analyst to assist on various market research projects focused on cryptocurrencies, digital asset exchanges, and market trends. This individual must have strong research capabilities and investigative instincts. The Crypto Research and Market Analyst plays an important role in the organization by delivering client-facing research content and offering crypto expertise to our internal tech and product teams.

Key Functions:

• Assist the research team in performing in-depth analysis on cryptocurrencies, crypto exchanges, and the broader digital assets market
• Identify and track market news, catalytic events, and important regulatory announcements in the digital asset space
• Transform research findings into easily digestible content across a variety of mediums, including research papers, briefings, email newsletters, and presentations
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on topics related to crypto assets, blockchain transactions, and emerging industry trends
• Copyediting as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1-3 years as a research analyst with a traditional finance, consulting, or cryptocurrency focused firm; individuals with equivalent professional experience in other roles/industries who have strong crypto expertise will also be considered
• Strong research capabilities and investigative instincts
• Understanding of financial markets
• Must have a passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time management, presentation, and organizational skills
• Experience with HubSpot preferred
• Experience interacting with a variety of crypto protocols/blockchains and assets preferred
• Able to join calls during business hours GMT

Position Type: Contract or Direct

Work Location: Remote