Remote Site Reliability Engineer

Description:

• Syndica is creating the Cloud of Web3, providing enterprise-grade RPC infrastructure and developer tools for the Solana ecosystem.
• The Site Reliability Engineer will maintain and operate Syndica’s blockchain infrastructure platform alongside other infrastructure engineers.
• The role involves working closely with Data and Infrastructure teams to ensure the highest level of reliability, performance, and security of services.
• Responsibilities include administering site availability, security, latency, and system health, as well as effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of services and system software.
• The engineer will develop comprehensive monitoring solutions using tools like Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, and others to provide visibility into system components.
• The role requires troubleshooting issues across multiple layers of deployment and working with development teams to implement best practices for scalability, reliability, and security.
• The engineer will forecast changes in demand and capacity, design and perform high-throughput stress testing, and troubleshoot critical customer issues related to Syndica’s RPC, APIs, and App Deployments.
• Success in this role includes becoming the go-to person for site health within three months, earning team trust and delivering tasks independently within six months, and establishing a predictable delivery cadence within twelve months.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineer role is required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Shell, along with experience in at least one modern programming language (Go, Rust, Typescript, etc.) is necessary.
• Candidates must have experience deploying large-scale systems reliably and using Kubernetes.
• A working knowledge of web and network protocols and standards (HTTP, TLS, DNS, etc.) is essential.
• Understanding of information security issues is required.
• Experience in writing automation tools and a strong desire to "automate all the things" is expected.
• Candidates should have capacity planning experience, including resource optimization and load testing.
• A systematic problem-solving approach, combined with a strong sense of ownership and drive, is essential.
• Standout experience includes familiarity with Prometheus/Grafana, infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef), and virtualized systems (KVM, OVM, Containers/Docker).
• Knowledge of load testing tools (K6, Locust, JMeter, etc.) and experience with CI/CD pipeline configuration is preferred.

Benefits:

• Joining Syndica means being part of a team that is technically challenged and passionate about building new infrastructure technologies.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work with strategic partners, investors, and advisors who are committed to the mission.
• The role offers the chance to grow close to a group of individuals dedicated to innovation in the Web3 space.
• Employees can expect a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and professional development.