Senior DevOps Engineer/SRE - Full-time

About Us

We are a leading core blockchain infrastructure company with a strong track record of innovation in the blockchain sector, founded by industry veterans with expertise in Ethereum and other prominent technologies. Our mission is to power the decentralized web, known as Web3, by providing open-source technologies and frameworks for developers and organizations.

Our Team

Our DevOps team, within the Infrastructure & Data department, consists of dedicated professionals working remotely or from offices in select locations. We are a diverse and collaborative team of over 20 individuals.

Position Overview

• Leadership and Innovation: Lead and drive multiple projects, focusing on automation and infrastructure deployment. You will take ownership of technical components and services, ensuring continuous delivery pipelines are well-maintained.
• Technical Excellence: Demonstrate exceptional proficiency by supporting developers in building Polkadot/Kusama runtimes, starting with the Polkadot node client and the Polkadot-SDK framework in Rust. Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Coach and mentor junior engineers to facilitate their professional growth. Share your expertise through forums and conferences to enhance technical knowledge within the organization and the wider community.
• Ecosystem Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders both internally and externally, contributing to technical developments within the ecosystem. Play a pivotal role in shaping the Polkadot 2.0 roadmap and contributing to various initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Contribute to the reliability of the Polkadot network through managing test networks and enhancing observability. Operate mainnet nodes for critical parachains, gathering operational data for monitoring and incident response.
• Infrastructure Solutions: Innovate and realize infrastructure solutions to enhance operations in Polkadot. Drive the alignment of your objectives with organizational goals for successful delivery.
• Visibility and Impact: Maintain transparency through regular communication and updates, showcasing your technical contributions and achievements within the organization.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Linux, with experience in networking, virtualization, and security
• Familiarity with containerization, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in configuration management tools like Ansible and cloud orchestration frameworks such as Terraform
• Skilled in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably Python or Rust
• Understanding of blockchain technology and deployment processes
• Prior experience with incident response and reliability engineering
• Ability to work autonomously in a partially remote team, with strong communication and prioritization skills

Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive compensation packages based on industry standards
• Remote-first work environment with flexible hours
• Access to top talent in the Web3 space for continuous learning and development
• Professional networking and career opportunities within the broader ecosystem
• Team and company retreats for team-building and networking
• Supportive benefits including healthcare, parental leave, paid time off, and local team events

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel welcome and valued.