Remote Senior DevOps Engineer/SRE - Full-time

Description:

• Parity is a leading core blockchain infrastructure company founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum.
• The company has developed advanced technologies for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Zcash, and is pioneering the Polkadot protocol and Substrate framework.
• The DevOps team is part of the Infrastructure & Data department, consisting of over 20 remote-first members.
• The Senior DevOps Engineer/SRE will lead multiple projects, focusing on automation and coding of infrastructure deployments and continuous delivery pipelines.
• The role requires exceptional technical proficiency to support developers in contributions to Polkadot/Kusama runtimes and the Polkadot node client.
• Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, engaging with the technical ecosystem, and contributing to blockchain node operations.
• The position emphasizes the importance of operational excellence, infrastructure solutions, and maintaining visibility and impact within the organization.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Linux, including security, networking, and virtualization.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and cloud orchestration (e.g., Terraform).
• Strong skills in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably Python or Rust.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus/Grafana is a plus.
• Understanding of blockchain technology and deployment of blockchain networks.
• On-call experience with a site reliability mindset, including incident response and postmortem analysis.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and function within a small, partly-remote team.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration packages based on market research, including tokens where legally possible.
• A remote-first work environment with flexible hours that encourages self-initiation.
• Collaboration with passionate teammates who are excited about their projects and impact.
• Access to leading experts in the Web3 space for skill development and knowledge enhancement.
• Opportunities for career growth and networking within the wider ecosystem.
• Team and company-wide retreats to foster collaboration and connection.
• Provision of a work laptop for professional use.
• Potential relocation opportunities to Germany or Portugal with visa sponsorship.
• Additional benefits for employees in Germany, Portugal, and the UK, including healthcare, parental leave, 28 days of PTO per year, and local team events.