Staff Infrastructure Engineer - Blockchain - Hybrid - Up to £140k plus equity & tokens
We’re partnering with a pioneering team that’s building one of the most technically ambitious projects in DeFi - a gas-efficient, fully decentralised exchange powered by a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) architecture on an EVM-compatible chain.
They’re looking for a Staff Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain the complex systems that keep the exchange operating reliably and securely - across bare metal, cloud environments, and blockchain infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to help define the foundation of a next-generation trading protocol.
The role is hybrid working with 2/3 days per week on site in central London.
The Role
* Build and automate production and test infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and related tools
* Operate secure, high-performance systems across bare-metal and cloud environments
* Manage networking, databases, and blockchain nodes with a focus on scalability and uptime
* Implement and maintain CI/CD and GitOps workflows
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience managing production backend systems at scale
* Cloud and on-premise infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)
* Kubernetes and container orchestration
* Networking, observability, and data systems (relational, in-memory, time-series)
* Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)
* Proven experience building fault-tolerant, secure, and automated systems
* Familiarity with performance testing, chaos engineering, and security best practices
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bonus points
* Experience in high-growth startup environments
* Interest or background in blockchain, DEXs, or DeFi
* Knowledge of EVM systems or perpetuals trading
If this role looks interesting, please apply directly.