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Senior/Founder DevOps Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Switzerland

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Extensive experience managing Linux servers in large environments., Strong troubleshooting skills in server, network, and application issues., Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and Python., In-depth experience with Ansible and Terraform., Knowledge of networking and security best practices..

Key responsabilities:

Lead planning, testing, implementation, management of projects for deployments.
Automate blockchain software processes and enhance infrastructure management.
Troubleshoot complex distributed blockchains and enhance team efficiency.
Monitor cloud and physical servers across multiple data centers.
Communicate technical vision to Engineering Leadership and Product teams.

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Job description

Our client, a newly established blockchain entity, is seeking a highly skilled Senior/Founding DevOps Engineer to play a pivotal role in their growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of blockchain technology and contribute to the development of innovative staking solutions.

Senior/Founding DevOps Engineer
for Blockchain Startup

Form: remote/Switzerland

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, testing, implementation, and management of projects to deliver scalable, maintainable, secure, and stable deployments across various use cases.
Identify opportunities for automation to enhance infrastructure management.
Assess and mitigate systemic risks by evaluating, proposing, and implementing solutions.
Manage and monitor cloud and physical servers across multiple global hosting services and data centers.
Automate blockchain software build, installation, and management processes.
Administer, harden, and secure Linux servers, implementing intrusion detection and vulnerability scanning.
Troubleshoot complex distributed blockchains to ensure smooth operation.
Identify and address bottlenecks in tasks and processes to enhance team efficiency.
Communicate technical vision and initiatives to Engineering Leadership and Product teams.
Mentor other team members and share technical expertise.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience supporting Linux servers in large environments (500+ servers), preferably in highly secure and available 24/7 environments.
Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve server, network, and application issues.
Experience troubleshooting complex application flows across multiple system clusters.
Knowledge of OS and application-level settings for performance optimization.
Proficiency in system administration scripting languages like Bash and Python.
In-depth experience using Ansible (or similar tools) in large environments.
Experience creating well-organized modules with Terraform for cloud provisioning automation.
Experience creating image build pipelines with Packer.
Deep understanding of networking and security best practices.
Experience with Hashicorp Vault or similar secure storage tools.
Experience working in high-security environments.

Nice to have:

Experience with Ansible role testing (Molecule) and Ansible module development.
Knowledge of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanisms.
Experience running applications on Kubernetes.
Experience creating CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar tools).

Benefits:

Flexible location (CET/GMT time zones).
Opportunity to become a founding team member.
Potential for future team expansion and leadership opportunities.

If you are a highly skilled DevOps Engineer passionate about blockchain technology and seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.