Position: Director of Blockchain Infrastructure & DevOps Location: Remote | Full-Time | Blockchain/Crypto Sector £180,000 - £220,000 (Benefits inc. Equity and Shares) Overview Our client, an ambitious and well-funded player in the blockchain space, is seeking a seasoned Director of Blockchain Infrastructure & DevOps. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a Director Level or C-Suite DevOps specialist with deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure, cloud platforms, and low-latency systems. The successful candidate will lead infrastructure strategy and execution across both Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions. The role is integral to the performance, security, and scalability of the blockchain ecosystem—perfect for someone with a DevOps background looking to drive innovation and shape the future of Web3 infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain secure and scalable infrastructure for a cutting-edge blockchain platform. Own the full DevOps lifecycle: from cloud architecture to deployment, monitoring, and optimisation. Lead and mentor a team of DevOps and infrastructure engineers. Architect low-latency, high-performance solutions tailored to decentralised systems. Manage and optimise infrastructure across cloud platforms including Digital Ocean, AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud. Deploy and scale blockchain nodes, validators, and full Testnet/Mainnet environments. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Oversee configuration management, automation, and version control (Terraform, Salt, Vault, Git). Collaborate with developers to streamline DevOps practices into core product pipelines. Ensure uptime, reliability, and security across all systems through robust monitoring and incident response protocols. Manage cloud networking, IAM policies, CDN performance, and secrets management. Produce clear documentation of infrastructure, processes, and architecture decisions. Stay current with blockchain trends, tools, and best practices. Essential Requirements Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a progression into leadership or director-level roles. Track record in managing infrastructure teams or DevOps squads. Deep familiarity with blockchain infrastructure, validator/node deployment, and decentralised ecosystems. Experience optimising low-latency environments (ideally in trading, DeFi, or performance-critical systems). Strong hands-on experience with: Cloud platforms: Digital Ocean, AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud Containerisation & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible Scripting: Python, Bash Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc. Version control and automation: GitHub, GitOps, Jenkins Security and secrets management: Vault, AWS Secrets Manager Expertise in CDN management, networking principles, and cloud performance tuning. Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. Comfortable in early-stage startup environments, capable of wearing multiple hats. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Testnet/Mainnet blockchain deployments. Familiarity with setting up blockchain validators and node clusters. Exposure to high-frequency or low-latency trading systems. Previous experience in a Web3 startup or founding team. Understanding of Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain protocols and security considerations. Why Join? Co-founder level influence and equity potential. Work at the frontier of blockchain and decentralised technologies. Shape the future of infrastructure in a greenfield, zero-legacy environment. Collaborate with seasoned professionals across blockchain engineering, DeFi, and decentralised computing.