Remote Backend/DevOps Engineer

Description:

• NickAI is revolutionizing cryptocurrency investing through AI-powered autonomous trading agents.
• The platform enables users to create sophisticated AI agents that manage crypto portfolios 24/7, eliminating emotional trading decisions and maximizing investment opportunities.
• During the beta phase, NickAI has successfully managed over $500,000 in assets and is rapidly expanding to serve both retail and institutional investors.
• The mission is to democratize algorithmic trading by making advanced AI-driven investment strategies accessible to everyone.
• NickAI integrates with leading exchanges like Coinbase, Hyperliquid, Alpaca, and Aster to provide seamless, automated trading solutions.
• The company is backed by Galaxy Digital, a global leader in digital assets with $9B under management.
• The role of Backend/DevOps Engineer involves owning the infrastructure, security, and scaling of the platform.
• Responsibilities include designing and managing deployments, building secure systems for API keys and wallets, and ensuring reliability as the platform scales to thousands of agents across multiple trading venues.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years in DevOps or backend infrastructure roles.
• Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) is required.
• A security-first mindset with experience in key management and access control is essential.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK is necessary.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages are required.
• A proven track record of scaling systems to production usage is needed.
• A background in fintech, trading, or Web3 infrastructure is preferred.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of deployment best practices and incident response protocols.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible PTO and sick leave policies are provided.
• The role is fully remote-friendly, with flexible working hours.
• Employees will have access to cutting-edge AI and trading technologies.
• There is an opportunity to design core infrastructure for a fast-growing product.
• Employees will have a direct impact on product reliability and security.