Remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Midnight

Description:

• IOG is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods for security, scalability, and sustainability.
• The company aims to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally through projects in decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management.
• As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will shape the reliability and performance of systems across cloud infrastructure.
• You will design and implement solutions to improve service reliability, automate routine tasks, and facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams.
• Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable systems on AWS, managing Kubernetes clusters, automating deployments using GitOps principles, and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• You will also develop automation tools, implement monitoring solutions, participate in on-call rotations, and lead incident response efforts.
• The role requires effective communication of technical solutions and incident retrospectives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You will evaluate and adopt new technologies, document processes, and strive for continuous improvement in delivery and standards.

Requirements:

• You must have 7+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or a related role.
• A strong understanding of SRE best practices, architectures, and methods is required.
• Good knowledge of resiliency patterns and cloud security is essential.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, Golang, or Javascript is necessary, with Rust experience being advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS and modern cloud architectures is required.
• Proficiency in Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD tools like Github Actions and ArgoCD is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/EKS and GitOps methodologies is required.
• Proven track record with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and OpenTelemetry is essential.
• Blockchain experience is advantageous, providing a unique perspective on distributed systems and security.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to translate vague requirements into clear plans are necessary.
• You should be able to engage in technical discussions and participate in decision-making processes.
• Experience working within an Agile environment and with a distributed team is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities are essential for working across different teams.
• A proactive and innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence is necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers remote work flexibility.
• Laptop reimbursement is provided to support your work setup.
• A new starter package is available to buy hardware essentials such as headphones and monitors.
• Learning and development opportunities are offered to enhance your skills.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) is provided to ensure work-life balance.