DevOps Engineer for a P2P blockchain tutoring platform (equity based)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS IS A 100% EQUITY JOB AT THE MOMENT, IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT THIS IS OR THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PLEASE DO NOT APPLY

About Us:
APOLO P2P is the first global, 1-to-1 tutoring platform dedicated exclusively to blockchain and cryptocurrency education. Students book tutors by the hour, learning exactly what they need, when they need it – all within an integrated environment that includes video calls, code editors, whiteboards, trading charts, and more.

We are not course-based. We are not a crypto project. We are an educational technology platform with real-world application and global reach.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a DevOps Engineer who thrives in startup environments, understands scalability, and is passionate about building robust infrastructure from the ground up.

Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure (auto-scaling, redundancy, uptime)

Deploy CI/CD pipelines to streamline developer operations and code quality

Monitor system performance, logs, and security across environments

Collaborate with developers to ensure secure, fast, and stable deployment processes

Set up and maintain alerting systems, backups, and disaster recovery

Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible

Optimize cost-efficiency of cloud resources

Contribute to a security-first DevOps culture and implement best practices

Tech Stack (Preferred):
Cloud: Hertner (at the moment) (auto-scaling, regional backups)

CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar

Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

IaC: Terraform, Ansible

Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack

Security tools and protocols (TLS, firewalls, VPNs, etc.)

Requirements:
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in a production environment

Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and scalable systems

Familiarity with both frontend and backend developer workflows

Self-driven, responsible, and committed to long-term impact

Strong communication skills and remote collaboration abilities

Why Join Us:
Work on a unique product at the intersection of education and blockchain

Help shape an early-stage platform with global potential

Join a highly motivated team with a shared vision

Equity compensation: Be part of the upside as we grow

🔐 Note: This is an equity-only position. Ideal for someone passionate about long-term ownership and building something impactful from scratch.