Platform Engineer; Backend

Backend Platform Engineer

The employer is a cryptocurrency launchpad for the Solana blockchain that enables users to create tokens and trade them immediately on the platform, as well as to launch them onto decentralized exchanges. With over 6 million meme coins launched on the platform, it is one of the fastest-growing crypto applications and one of the biggest drivers of the explosive growth in memecoins on the planet.

They are hiring a Backend Platform Engineer (on-site/in person) in London - UK or New York - USA.

MISSIONS

• Build and maintain our secure CI/CD pipeline integrating security checks at all stages
• Develop and implement infrastructure as code with security best practices
• Automate security scanning and monitoring across our cloud and blockchain infrastructure
• Implement and manage security controls for our containerised environments
• Create and maintain security dashboards and metrics to track our security posture
• Work with development teams to address security findings and improve overall security posture
• Design and implement secrets management and key management solutions
• Establish secure configuration baselines for our cloud infrastructure

STACK

• Languages:
  
  Rust, Golang, C++
• Infra: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Cloud formation

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering roles in Web3/Crypto or solid Backend engineering for FAANG (Facebook (Meta), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google (Alphabet)
• Must be proficient in backend engineering, with hands on coding skills in either Golang, Rust or C++ (Low level equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc)
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Git Lab CI)
• Familiarity with security scanning tools and their integration into CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of network security concepts and implementation
• Knowledge of web3 infrastructure, node operation, or blockchain security is a plus
• Passion for building secure and scalable infrastructure for decentralised applications

Benefits

• Contract:
  
  Permanent role (on-site/in-person) in London (UK) or New York (USA)
• Work essentials:
  Mac Book Pro, iPhone, Air Pods, screens, headsets, Air Pods, and cables are provided on Day 1
• Training and coursework in Crypto, Blockchain, Security, code, Coding languages and other topics are paid for on-demand to encourage personal and professional growth
• Events: fully funded attendance at fintech, blockchain, or related conferences
• Teams retreats/meetups/seminars/conferences all around the world to get to meet in-person and foster meaningful connections
• Benefits: healthcare and life insurance, retirement plan, sponsored transportation, gym, lunch card, home office equipment, and other perks
• Recruitment process:
  Recruiter / HR Call Technical Interview Technical Interview Final Interview