DevOps Engineer - Blockchain

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Flexible remote working arrangements

Cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure

Exposure to diverse blockchainprotocol

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer specialized in blockchain to join our remote team. You will design and maintain the infrastructure that supports our blockchain networks and decentralized applications, focusing on reliability, security, and performance.

You will build CI/CD pipelines, implement IaC with Terraform and Ansible, and work with Docker and Kubernetes to scale and secure distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with blockchain technologies and distributed ledger concepts.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools and network security basics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for blockchain apps.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize for uptime.
• Ensure security of blockchain nodes and infrastructure.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and operations of distributed systems.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and improve architecture.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Blockchain technologies

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Docker & Kubernetes

Monitoring & logging

Security best practices

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with a specialization in Blockchain technologies to join their innovative team, operating remotely. This role is critical for building, scaling, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our blockchain networks and decentralized applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our distributed systems, implementing automation, and fostering best practices in CI/CD pipelines. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically adept professional who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment and is passionate about enabling the seamless operation of advanced blockchain solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for scalability and uptime.
• Ensure the security of blockchain nodes, infrastructure, and sensitive data.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management processes for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with blockchain developers to troubleshoot issues and improve system architecture.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer , with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience working with blockchain technologies and understanding of distributed ledger concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging systems.
• Experience with network security principles and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate for this specialized role.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure .
• Gain exposure to diverse blockchain protocols and technologies.
• Be part of a forward-thinking and globally distributed team.