Senior DevOps Engineer - Blockchain

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on Crypto & Blockchain infrastructure. You will design and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines, automate cloud infrastructure, and ensure secure, resilient deployments across distributed platforms.

Applicants should have strong cloud, automation, and Kubernetes skills, plus experience with Terraform/Ansible and monitoring stacks. This role offers remote work with global teams and growth in blockchain technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DevOps Engineer focused on cloud infrastructure and automation.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology and its operational requirements.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible).
• Scripting in Bash/Python and CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab CI).
• Kubernetes experience and container orchestration familiarity.
• Monitoring/logging with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications and services.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) supporting blockchain nodes and related services.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of blockchain infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize deployment workflows and system resilience.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Scripting (Bash/Python)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab CI)

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Monitoring/Logging (Prometheus/Grafana

Blockchain tech basics

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

GitLab CI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their cutting-edge team in a fully remote capacity, focusing on the Crypto & Blockchain infrastructure. You will be instrumental in building, automating, and scaling the robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure that support our client's blockchain platforms and applications. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and the unique demands of operating blockchain networks reliably and securely. If you are passionate about enabling seamless development and deployment for decentralized technologies, this is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise and drive innovation in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications and services.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) supporting blockchain nodes and related services.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of blockchain infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to optimize deployment workflows and system resilience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure and automation.
• In-depth knowledge of blockchain technology and its operational requirements.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and learning in the blockchain and DevOps fields.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the crypto revolution .