Blockchain Platform Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a leader in innovative crypto and blockchain solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Platform Engineer to join their talented team in Reading . You will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and scaling the underlying infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge blockchain applications and services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the robustness and efficiency of our decentralized systems, and playing a key part in shaping the future of our blockchain platform while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure and nodes.
• Develop and maintain tools and automation for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of blockchain networks.
• Ensure the high availability, performance, and reliability of our blockchain platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate new features and protocols into the existing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the security hardening of the blockchain network and related systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role with a focus on blockchain infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking concepts, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in a production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful blockchain infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous learning opportunities.