Analyst - Blockchain Technology & Analytics
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Job Description: Analyst - Blockchain Technology & Analytics
We are looking for a technically curious and highly motivated Blockchain Technology & Analytics Analyst
blockchain data analytics, AI-assisted development and research, technical due diligence, and project execution
AI tools, data, APIs, documentation, and hands-on experimentation
Blockchain Technology Research
- Develop a working understanding of
Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains
, including transactions, smart contracts, validators, nodes, RPC interfaces, and common infrastructure components.
- Develop familiarity with blockchain ecosystems outside EVM, particularly
Solana and Canton
.
- Use
AI-driven research and analysis
to evaluate the technical architecture, APIs, integration models, security considerations, and capabilities of blockchain and digital asset technology providers.
- Conduct technical evaluations of platforms and providers such as
Fireblocks, Turnkey, Zerohash, Chainalysis, Notabene
, and other emerging blockchain infrastructure and compliance solutions.
- Compare technology providers and clearly document capabilities, architectural tradeoffs, integration considerations, and potential use cases.
Prototyping & Technical Experimentation
- Assist with the development and deployment of
proofs of concept (POCs)
for blockchain and digital asset use cases.
- Deploy and test applications, blockchain infrastructure, APIs, and supporting components on
AWS and virtual machines
.
- Work with engineering and product teams to evaluate new blockchain technologies through hands-on experimentation.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate prototyping, troubleshooting, documentation, and technology evaluation.
Blockchain Analytics & Validator Monitoring
- Use
Claude Code and other AI-assisted development tools
to rapidly build dashboards, scripts, and analytical tools for monitoring blockchain infrastructure and validator performance.
- Develop dashboards and analytics covering metrics such as validator fees and rewards, transaction volumes, transaction counts, aggregate transaction value, and other network performance indicators .
- Use
Allium, SQL, and blockchain datasets
to conduct on-chain data analysis and answer product, technical, and business questions.
- Write and troubleshoot
JSON-RPC queries
against blockchain nodes and RPC endpoints to retrieve blockchain, transaction, validator, and network information.
- Analyze blockchain data to identify trends, anomalies, and insights relevant to product development and infrastructure operations.
Technical Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Translate complex blockchain concepts into clear explanations for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Create
executive-ready presentations, architecture diagrams, technical assessments, and recommendations
for stakeholders across Visa.
- Present findings from technology evaluations, blockchain analytics, and POCs to product, engineering, security, and business teams.
- Support client engagements by contributing to
technical discovery and due diligence
Project & Process Management
- Coordinate cross-functional activities required to advance blockchain technology initiatives from evaluation through POC.
- Project manage internal Visa processes associated with new technologies, including
Security Assessments and other technology review processes
.
- Track dependencies, risks, decisions, action items, and approvals across technical and business stakeholders.
- Work with internal teams, external technology providers, and clients to move technical evaluations and POCs forward.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
- Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science
, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Basic understanding of
Ethereum, EVM-compatible blockchains, smart contracts, transactions, wallets, nodes, and blockchain validators
.
- Familiarity with blockchain ecosystems such as
Solana and/or Canton
.
- Experience writing
SQL queries
and analyzing structured datasets.
- Ability to work with
REST APIs and JSON-RPC interfaces
.
- Familiarity with
Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or another scripting/programming language
.
- Experience or strong interest in using
AI coding and research tools
to accelerate technical work.
- Basic familiarity with
AWS, cloud infrastructure, Linux, and virtual machines
.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams simultaneously.
- Hands-on experience querying blockchain data using
Allium or similar blockchain analytics platforms
.
- Experience interacting directly with Ethereum or other blockchain nodes through JSON-RPC.
- Exposure to blockchain infrastructure, custody, wallet, compliance, or analytics platforms.
- Experience building dashboards or data visualizations using tools such as
Power BI, Grafana, Tableau, or similar platforms
.
- Familiarity with
AWS services, Docker, Git, and other development tools
.
- Experience conducting technical vendor evaluations or technology due diligence.
- Experience developing prototypes or POCs involving APIs, cloud infrastructure, or emerging technologies.
- Interest in digital assets, stablecoins, tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, payments, or distributed ledger technologies.
Information for US Applicants
For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $131,900.00 to $ 204,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
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