Remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Blockchain / Web3

Description:

• Shardeum is building a layer 1, EVM-based, linearly scalable, smart contract platform that provides low gas fees forever while maintaining true decentralization and solid security through dynamic state sharding.
• The company aims to onboard over a billion people to the crypto revolution and democratize accessibility to decentralization.
• The Engineering team is responsible for delivering the Shardeum Mainnet and developing the smart contract platform, consensus layer, and protocol layer.
• The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will enhance observability, reliability, and availability by defining and tracking key performance metrics.
• The role involves tackling complex technical challenges to improve systems and products for better reliability, deployment, and operation.
• Responsibilities include automating routine tasks, collaborating with the infrastructure team, and taking ownership of security, scalability, operational integrity, and architectural clarity.
• The engineer will develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for blockchain infrastructure and design network topologies for optimal performance, security, and scalability.
• The position requires creating and enforcing best practices, standards, and policies for blockchain infrastructure management.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Go, JavaScript, Node.js, or Typescript is required.
• Exceptional troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues are necessary.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools is essential.
• In-depth experience managing Linux-based infrastructures and performing Linux/Unix system administration is required.
• A strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols is necessary.
• Experience with distributed systems and software architecture is required.
• Familiarity with infrastructure management principles and tools is essential.
• Outstanding communication skills are necessary to explain complex technical concepts to both team members and management.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Shardeum promotes an inclusive culture and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
• The position offers the opportunity to work with talented and innovative individuals in a dynamic environment.
• Employees will have the chance to contribute to the growth of a blockchain ecosystem.
• The role involves solving complex computer science problems and building software with the potential to change the world.
• The company supports personal and professional growth through challenging projects and collaboration.