Chapter Lead - DevOps

Summary

Join LI.FI as a DevOps Lead and support engineers and business departments across LI.FI, Jumper, and Catalyst. As a gatekeeper of best practices and security, you will focus on application deployment, infrastructure optimization, and team mentorship. You will develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy, oversee cloud infrastructure, and drive CI/CD pipeline best practices. This role requires proven experience in a Principal or DevOps Lead role, strong expertise in cloud platforms, and experience with infrastructure as code, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. The position is located in the EMEA region.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Principal or DevOps Lead role, managing and mentoring engineers
• Strong expertise in at least 2 of the following cloud platforms: AWS, GCP (preferred) or Azure
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform and Terragrunt) is a must
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.)
• Managing SQL databases like Postgres or Mysql and NoSQL like MongoDB
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Go or similar)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Thanos, Loki, etc.)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset for improving DevOps workflows
• Experience in cost optimization and FinOps (Financial Operations) strategies
• Knowledge of networking, system administration, and database management

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the professional growth of a team of DevOps engineers
• Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy aligned with company goals
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable and secure cloud infrastructure
• Drive best practices for CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and automated software deployments
• Create processes and automation initiatives for monitoring, alerting, and logging across systems
• Ensure infrastructure security best practices and compliance standards are met
• Establish robust monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes to enhance system reliability
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to align DevOps strategies with business needs
• Lead post-incident reviews and retrospectives, fostering a culture of learning and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with security and compliance frameworks is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus

Benefits

• Annual team offsites
• 30 days of PTO
• Flexible remote days
• Flexible working hours
• Equity participation from day 1
• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)
• 1 Conference per year near your city of residence
• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)
• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc