Technical Analyst

Summary

Join IOG, a blockchain research and development company, as a Technical Analyst. This role blends governance design, technical architecture, and data-driven decision-making. You will ensure technical governance systems align with business and security needs, supporting decisions using data from Web2 and Web3 sources. You'll bridge technical and non-technical teams, translating complex concepts into actionable insights. Your work will influence governance tooling, processes, and system architecture. The position requires a foundational understanding of Web3 architectures and a strong ability to communicate technical information clearly. Remote work is offered, along with other benefits.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Demonstrable 3 + years of experience in software architecture and/or development
• Experience delivering across the entire software development lifecycle
• Experience working in open-source development projects
• Working knowledge of credential management best practices
• Proficient in gathering data from Web2 and Web3 systems, with and without APIs
• Demonstrates a natural curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning, particularly in decentralized technologies and systems
• Technically literate with the ability to understand and think in systems, while effectively communicating at the right level of detail for different stakeholders
• Works well in teams and proactively contributes ideas and solutions; takes ownership and drives progress without waiting for direction
• Ability to work in complex and evolving environments; able to navigate uncertainty and synthesize clarity from ambiguity
• Motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes and contributing to high-impact work in the decentralized ecosystem

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical governance systems are designed in alignment with business and security requirements, and support decision making with relevant data from web2 and web3 sources
• Act as a bridge between technical delivery teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights, accessible explanations and spotting inconsistencies between design and implementation
• Influence the design of governance tooling, decision-making processes, and overall system architecture, ensuring governance systems are grounded in user needs and technical realities
• Work with technical stakeholders to fully understand the technical system being governed as well as the design and implementation of governance features and tools
• Work with business stakeholders to fully understand the governance design and provide relevant technical knowledge to inform the design
• Bridge communications between technical and business stakeholders to generate a shared understanding and reduce delivery risks
• Support governance tooling requirements by providing architectural context, technical tradeoffs, and relevant data
• Analyze and document governance tools and related systems (e.g., blockchains, smart contracts, APIs, wallets, voting dApps)
• Gather and clean on-chain/off-chain data (with and without APIs) to guide governance design and understand performance
• Gather, clean and organize data using consistent infrastructure
• Adhere to relevant data regulations (ex, GDPR)

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO