Head of Infrastructure

COINPAYMENTS; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work and flexible schedule

Diversity & inclusion culture

Impactful and meaningful work

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency payment processor is seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure to design and maintain their scalable infrastructure. Responsibilities include overseeing Azure cloud systems, developing CI/CD solutions, and leading a DevOps team. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Computer Science and is experienced with Linux systems and modern development tools. The role offers remote work and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar software engineering role.
• Experience with Azure cloud-based infrastructure.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and workflows.
• Knowledge of modern development tools and workflows (Git, containers).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize Azure cloud-based infrastructure.
• Architect advanced solutions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and develop tools for managing infrastructure.
• Implement monitoring techniques for systems.
• Engineer automation strategies to minimize manual tasks.
• Lead and mentor the DevOps team on complex tasks.

Skills

DevOps practices

Linux systems management

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Container management

Automation

Education

BSc in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

Containers

Job description

CoinPayments is the first and leading crypto payment processor worldwide. With over 1 million users and more than 120,000 registered merchants in over 190 countries, CoinPayments has become one of the most widely used multi-crypto payment systems available online. Since 2013, we have developed a complete crypto payment gateway that allows merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies and hold over 2,000+ altcoins, all on a single platform.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable infrastructure for our systems. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure the smooth deployment and operation of our applications and services.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Oversee and optimize the maintenance of both Azure cloud‑based infrastructure and dedicated servers housed in co‑location facilities, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. Important: occasional off‑hours availability may be required for critical incident response.
• Technical Solution Development: Architect and implement advanced technical solutions for building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, resolving infrastructure‑related challenges, and integrating innovative tools to streamline operations.
• Tool Creation and Management: Design and develop bespoke tools and solutions for the effective management, monitoring, and scaling of our expanding infrastructure and operational processes, enhancing overall system efficiency.
• Proactive System Monitoring: Employ advanced monitoring techniques to continuously assess both software and hardware systems, identifying and mitigating potential issues proactively to safeguard uninterrupted business operations.
• Process Automation: Engineer and implement sophisticated automation strategies to minimize manual intervention, reduce the risk of human error, and enhance the efficiency and consistency of operational workflows.
• Team Lead Responsibilities: Serve as a Team Lead by providing guidance and support to the DevOps team on complex tasks, ensuring effective task allocation, and promoting collaboration. The role includes mentoring team members, facilitating knowledge sharing, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring the team meets key performance goals. The DevOps Team Lead will also assist in troubleshooting critical issues, making technical decisions, and ensuring efficient delivery of infrastructure and automation solutions.

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
• Work experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar software engineering role
• Experience working on Linux based infrastructure
• Knowledge of modern development tools and workflows (e.g., Git, Containers).

What we offer:

• Remote work and flexible schedule;
• Meaningful and impactful work;
• Culture of diversity & inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents;

For consideration, please apply online. Our dedication to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility shapes our aspiration for a workforce rooted in respect and committed to serving the diverse communities we value. We appreciate every applicant’s interest in CoinPayments; however, we will only reach out to those selected for an interview.