DevOps Engineer
About CoW Protocol
- CoW Protocol is on a mission to create the fairest and most efficient venue for exchanging digital assets on all EVM-compatible chains. Since launching 2 and a half years ago, we have passed more than $29bn (yes, billion) in trade volume and become the 2nd most popular DEX Aggregator on the market -- aiming for #1
- We are an ambitious, fast-growing, and international team working at the forefront of DeFi
- We believe that we can make markets both more efficient and fair by building the ultimate batch auction settlement layer across EVM-compatible blockchains
- CoW Protocol is the industry leader in protecting users from MEV, including frontrunning and sandwich attacks, which lose traders thousands of dollars every day. The protocol does this by matching trades peer-to-peer and leveraging batch auctions to circumvent MEV bots
By joining us at this early stage, you will make fundamental decisions that will shape the course of the CoW Protocol
About the role
Location: We are a fully remote team, and although we hire globally, there is a preference for this role to be based in Europe or remote +/- 4 hours CEST time
Position: Full-time contractor
CoW Protocol is looking for a DevOps engineer who will build and maintain CoW Protocol infrastructure. If you like implementing new things from scratch and ensuring the high availability of systems and services, this role is for you 🙂
The successful candidate will join a fast-paced, dynamic startup with significant traction and growth trajectory.
What you will do
- Building and maintaining Kubernetes workloads
- Develop and maintain scalable, resilient cloud-based infrastructure using an infrastructure-as-code approach
- Modify and extend Pulumi configurations for managing AWS resources
- Driving CI/CD workflow standards and a DevOps culture across the wider team
- Deploy Ethereum nodes and validators
- Maintain monitoring and alerting solutions for critical infrastructure
- Deploy and operate database clusters
- Improve the postmortem culture
- Establish and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Contribute to platform architecture, design, security and join the on-call rotation
Our DevOps Stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Pulumi, ElasticSearch, Nginx, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker and Linux
Blockchain Nodes: Nethermind, Erigon, Reth
Who you are
- Advanced knowledge and deep understanding of AWS
- Good at deploying, securing, and maintaining distributed systems
- Experience working with common open-source applications like Prometheus, Grafana, and Elastic Search
- Have previously deployed and maintained a production-grade Kubernetes cluster
- Good understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, Linux
- Experience in developing in at least one language, such as Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, or similar
- Experience designing and implementing scripts for custom tooling
- Knowledge of Ethereum node/validator operation is a plus, alongside a basic understanding of blockchain technologies
- Skilled in the English language, both written and verbal
What we can offer you
- Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely
- Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO
- Periodic gatherings: Enjoy opportunities to connect with the rest of the team through regular trips
- Conference allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget
- Learning budget: Use our learning budget to support your higher ambitions
- Hardware budget: Take advantage of a hardware budget to acquire the necessary equipment
- Make an impact: You are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!
- Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life!
- Flexible work and vacation times: Prioritize work-life balance through our robust, flexible work policy and vacation allowance
- Growth: If you're someone who loves taking the initiative and getting things done, CoW offers lots of opportunities for your individual growth
Culture
Life within the CoW Protocol is an incredible adventure! We take pride in our collaborative approach, embracing autonomy and fostering a culture of big thinking and continuous growth. We value impact, ownership, simplicity, and team spirit. Plus, we're all about feedback, coming together, and enjoying the journey along the way!