Senior Software Engineer, SRE (Full-Time, Remote)

Our Company - Blockparty

Since 2017, Blockparty has been pushing the boundaries of innovation for the Web3 ecosystem. We are developing the building blocks for the decentralized economy with powerful tools for parsing blockchain data. We work with creative visionaries that are shaping the future of the internet, from emerging startups to established brands. Our core offering is based on a robust NFT data indexing system and smart contract infrastructure, which acts as a powerful foundation for building B2B and consumer applications.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Development & Design

• Lead collaboration with software engineering teams to identify and resolve system bottlenecks, enhance scalability, and ensure the reliability of application deployments
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and high-availability solutions across our application stack

Deployment Pipelines

• Design, implement, and manage advanced continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes using AWS and other DevOps tools
• Mentor Junior SREs and software engineers in best practices for CI/CD and DevOps

System Performance

• Develop and maintain sophisticated tools for process automation, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot complex issues

Security

• Drive the planning and implementation of security best practices and compliance measures to protect system integrity and data privacy
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments, providing actionable recommendations to enhance security posture

IAC Development

• Lead the development and refinement of infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate the provisioning and management of AWS resources
• Establish standards and guidelines for IaC development and maintenance

Continuous Learning

• Engage in the continuous learning of AWS services and DevOps methodologies to improve system reliability and operational efficience

Active Participation

• Conduct and lead post-incident reviews to analyze system failures and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system improvements and operational excellence

Our Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, infrastructure, or related software engineering roles, with a strong focus on AWS cloud services
• Proven expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (preferable Golang) and experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Deep understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in designing cloud-based systems
• Strong background in security best practices and compliance measures
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with team members and stakeholders at all levels
• An entrepreneurial spirit with self-motivation and initiative, capable of independently driving tasks to completion
• Adaptable and eager to evolve within a rapidly changing environment; growth mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

The annual salary range is $125,000 - $135,000 USD (the actual salary will be determined based on experience). Full time employment includes a full benefits package with paid time off, including vacation, personal, social good/community service, parental leave and all (observed) major US Holidays, and can include a generous equity vesting allocation program, following the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Our Culture

At Blockparty, we are passionate about empowering Web3 builders and in our approach to teamwork. Many of us participate in the community as collectors and creators, and we are a product-led company that is committed to a people-first culture.

Our shared values in learning, innovation, integrity, self-sovereignty, and creativity work to cultivate an open-hearted, coachable environment, where the best ideas win and "failing forward fast" is celebrated!

We are also a growing team of diverse humans working in a fully remote environment, and embrace diverse thinking, outside interests, and thoughtful, inclusive action. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If this sounds like you, we will look forward to receiving your application.