Description:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more.
The company has raised over $170 million in funding and serves hundreds of financial institutions globally.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will manage, design, and develop large-scale cloud infrastructure that is critical for low latency and reliability.
You will be responsible for maintaining the cloud infrastructure and supporting infrastructure layer applications such as databases, message brokers, and observability tools.
The role requires collaboration with software engineering teams and the autonomy to design and implement solutions to achieve defined goals.
Responsibilities include managing PostgreSQL database clusters, Kubernetes clusters, and underlying infrastructure in Google Cloud, as well as participating in alert monitoring and dispatching requests from other engineering teams.

Requirements:

You must have at least 5 years of experience in a DevOps role or a similar field.
A strong ability to work independently, lead and deliver on large tasks, and collaborate with other members of the organization or external partners is essential.
Significant production experience with PostgreSQL, including replication, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and maintenance is required.
You should have substantial experience with Kubernetes and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
The ability to troubleshoot issues in PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and cloud environments is necessary.

The position offers a competitive salary and stock options.
Health benefits start on day 1, including Medical, Dental, and Vision in the US, supplemental health care in Canada, and a stipend for international medical costs.
A one-time home-office setup allowance of USD $500 is provided for new hires.
Employees receive a monthly stipend of USD $150 via a Brex Card.
You will have the opportunity to work with a team of hard-working individuals, smart clients, and innovative partners from around the world.