Lead DevOps Engineer (External)

Serotonin Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead DevOps Engineer, where you'll ensure the seamless operation of APIs and analytics platforms. This role is pivotal in maintaining zero downtime and enhancing system security against vulnerabilities. Collaborate with a talented team to create monitoring systems and automate processes, all while navigating the exciting intersection of AI and crypto. If you're passionate about DevOps and thrive in fast-paced environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Mastery of AWS and understanding of p2p networks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure zero downtime for p2p nodes and traditional apps.
• Create monitoring systems to preempt potential issues.

Skills

AWS

Golang

Python

Shell Scripting

Postgres

Monitoring Tools

Web3 Knowledge

Tools

Monitoring and Alerting Tools

Job description

Our clients' mission is to commoditize all forms of intelligence. Operating at the intelligence layer of the AI stack, they believe that building at the intersection of crypto and AI is the optimal path to achieving their mission.

As crypto-natives and ML experts with experience across leading Web3 projects, large finance companies, and large tech companies, the team combines deep blockchain knowledge with world-class technical capabilities. Backed by top crypto venture funds and angel investors who share the vision for the future of digital ownership.

We're looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. Alongside a team of other talented engineers, you will play a leading role in ensuring our APIs, analytics platform, and other apps are always up and running and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the p2p nodes and traditional apps are running as smoothly as possible with zero downtime
2. Troubleshoot all deviations from “zero downtime” alongside developers, including but not limited to debugging
3. Communicate with external community members and partners in troubleshooting their issues and participating in the ecosystem as peer nodes
4. Secure our systems from common web2 vulnerabilities (e.g., DDoS)
5. Create monitoring and alerting systems to preempt all potential issues
6. Participate in on-call duties alongside developers
7. Proactively identify the need for and create automations
8. Aid in software engineering responsibilities (mostly Golang, some Python and Shell)

Key Requirements:

1. 3+ years as DevOps or Site Reliability Engineer in a high-volume production setting
2. Mastery of AWS
3. Understanding of how common p2p networks work on a deep technical level
4. Prior software engineering experience
5. Experience with Postgres or similar databases
6. Advanced knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools
7. Ability to work in fast-paced, constantly shifting environments
8. Knowledge of the Web3 Crypto/DeFi space with a solid grasp of recent global trends and use cases

Preferred Requirements:

1. Experience building open source developer tooling and engaging with open source communities
2. Familiarity with the Cosmos SDK, enhancing your ability to contribute to protocol development
3. Understanding of Solidity, with an interest in smart contract development