DevOps Engineer - Blockchain

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Professional development

Office in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a blockchain focus to join our team. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with IaC, and manage cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes security, reliability, and scalable deployments for cutting-edge blockchain products. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in DevOps, strong scripting (Python/Bash), and hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in DevOps or Systems Engineering focusing on cloud environments.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Hands-on with Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with blockchain tech and smart contracts is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for blockchain apps.
• Automate provisioning and deployment using IaC tools.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security; respond to incidents.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and container orchestration.
• Collaborate with development and QA for smooth delivery.
• Enforce security best practices across infra and apps.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to deployment.

Skills

CI/CD tooling

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI / CircleCI

Blockchain knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a specialization in blockchain technologies to join their team in East London. You will be responsible for building, automating, and managing the infrastructure that supports our blockchain applications and networks. This role involves ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems through robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and continuous monitoring. You will play a vital role in enabling rapid deployment and stable operation of our cutting-edge blockchain products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Implement robust security best practices for infrastructure and applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to infrastructure and deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps or Systems Engineering, with a focus on cloud environments.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience managing cloud platforms and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies, protocols, and smart contract deployment is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in DevOps and Cloud technologies.
• Collaborative team environment and modern office space in East London .
• Generous paid time off and company-sponsored events.