DevOps/SRE Team Lead - Full-time

About Us

Parity is renowned for its expertise in core blockchain infrastructure, having developed advanced technologies in the blockchain sector. Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, a prominent figure in the blockchain realm, the team at Parity is committed to innovation and collaboration.

Key Attributes of Our Team Members

• Motivated individuals dedicated to the mission of Parity
• Thrive on challenging and innovative projects
• Self-starters who also excel in teamwork
• Accountable and ego-free
• Adaptable to changes in the Web3 space
• Committed to continuous learning and growth

About the Team

The Parity DevOps team, part of the Parity Infrastructure & Data department, consists of over 20 remote-first employees with the option to work from offices in Berlin, Lisbon, and London.

About the Role

As the leader of the DevOps/SRE team, you will manage a team of 5 engineers responsible for maintaining infrastructure supporting Parity’s Polkadot SDK development. Collaboration with various teams is key to ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security. Your leadership will drive automation, efficiency improvements, and optimization of our technology stack.

• Lead and provide guidance to the DevOps team
• Establish best practices for infrastructure automation and cloud operations
• Contribute to the technology roadmap
• Promote a DevOps culture across the organization
• Work closely with software development teams to enhance processes
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems for system reliability
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies for efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects

Profile Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools
• Experience with various cloud providers
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and GitOps tools
• Expertise in Linux-based systems
• Experience managing infrastructure for scalable systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation packages
• Remote-first and flexible work environment
• Engaging projects and impactful work
• Learning opportunities in Web3 space
• Career growth opportunities and networking events
• Team and company retreats
• Provided work laptop
• Opportunity for visa sponsorship in Germany or Portugal

Employees in Germany, Portugal, and the UK also enjoy additional benefits like healthcare, parental leave, PTO, and local team events. Parity is dedicated to fostering diversity and ensuring everyone feels included and valued in the organization.