Extensive Linux administration experience, from hardware optimizations to advanced OS-level configurations suited for demanding blockchain workloads.
Demonstrated proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and modern DevOps workflows (Git, CI/CD) enabling rapid, reliable infrastructure changes.
Strong experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and GitOps tooling (e.g., ArgoCD, Argo workflows, Helm, GitHub Actions) for managing scalable, decentralized validator clusters.
Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (GCP, Oracle Cloud, etc.) and the ability to design, provision, and maintain them securely and efficiently.
Proficiency in Shell, Python, Golang, or similar languages to build automation tooling, integration scripts, and internal platforms that enhance blockchain reliability and efficiency.
Hands-on expertise with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OTEL) to proactively detect and address issues in validator operations.
Strong grasp of security best practices, robust secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault), and effective measures for securing complex, distributed blockchain systems.
Responsibilities:
Drive architectural decision-making for complex, multi-cloud infrastructures centered around Bitcoin.
Ensure that we remain market leaders in the Bitcoin space by identifying key metrics and guiding the development of necessary internal solutions.
Mentor and empower the SRE team, fostering a culture of deep technical engagement, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Translate high-level business goals and product requirements into robust, scalable infrastructure solutions optimized for a global, decentralized environment.
Design, provision, and maintain cloud environments focused on scalability, reliability, and security.
Deploy and manage highly available, resilient workloads in containerized environments, following best practices for automated, declarative operations.
Streamline deployment and maintenance processes for blockchain validators and related services, ensuring seamless integration and rapid iteration.
Implement comprehensive observability solutions to gain actionable insights, enhance performance, and ensure high availability of blockchain services.
Continuously improve reliability and security through patching, hardening, and performance tuning.
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure rapid incident response and minimal downtime.
Contribute to open-source projects that shape the Bitcoin ecosystem, and enhance projects where relevant.
Stay current on emerging Bitcoin innovations, consensus algorithms, and blockchain trends, sharing insights internally and externally to reinforce our leadership in the field.