Site Reliability Engineer, Blockchain Infrastructure

6 October 2023

Job Description

Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • As an SRE/DevOps Engineer (Web3/Blockchain) at Galaxy, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of Galaxy’s blockchain infrastructure.
  • You will work closely with Galaxy’s proof-of-stake validators, Bitcoin mining support team, and digital asset custody solutions team, to maintain and enhance Galaxy’s cutting-edge technology stack.
  • Your expertise in cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and observability will be invaluable in driving the success of Galaxy’s business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in SRE/DevOps, with a focus on web3/blockchain technologies
  • Deep understanding of proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms and experience managing validators
  • Familiarity with Bitcoin mining operations and supporting infrastructure
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies (VMWare, KVM, Docker)
  • Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef)
  • Strong experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog)
  • Knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, access control, and network security
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

LOCATION

  • London, UK or New York (USA)