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.