DevOps Principal Engineer

Summary

Join Paxful as a DevOps Principal Engineer and lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of our global cryptocurrency platform's DevOps environment. You will develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy, oversee AWS cloud infrastructure, and drive the adoption of observability tools. Responsibilities include building automated workflows, implementing data visualization solutions, conducting security audits, and acting as the primary escalation point for critical incidents. This role requires extensive experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, and AWS services, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills. Paxful offers a competitive salary, a fully remote work environment with flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Proven leader with expertise in cloud platforms, DevOps best practices, and AWS services
• Skilled at fostering collaboration, mentoring team members, and resolving critical issues
• Passionate about innovation and optimization in high-security, high-availability environments
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related fields, with 3+ years in leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, prioritize tasks, and manage escalations
• Advanced expertise in AWS services, including EC2, S3, Elasticache, ECS, DynamoDB, Route 53, WAF, SNS, CloudWatch, and ELB, for designing and managing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures
• Strong knowledge of DevOps best practices, including GitOps, CI/CD methodologies, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Proficiency in workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and event-driven architectures using Kafka and AWS Lambda
• Expertise in monitoring and visualization tools, including Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, and Apache Superset, to ensure comprehensive system visibility and actionable insights
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and tools, such as KMS, Certificate Manager, CloudTrail, and WAF, for safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring compliance
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency-specific systems, including wallet security, transaction processing, and compliance standards, with an emphasis on adhering to global regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy to ensure scalability, uptime, and security for Paxful’s cryptocurrency platforms and services
• Oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high performance, cost efficiency, and alignment with cloud-native architectural best practices
• Drive the adoption and implementation of observability tools like Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana, enabling proactive monitoring, alerting, and rapid issue resolution
• Build and manage automated workflows and event-driven systems using Apache Airflow and AWS Lambda to streamline operations and enhance system reliability
• Implement robust data visualization and reporting solutions with Superset, delivering actionable insights for transaction metrics and operational KPIs
• Conduct regular security audits, enforce compliance with cryptocurrency regulations, and implement data protection best practices to safeguard user and system integrity
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical incidents, leading swift resolution efforts and driving improvements through comprehensive post-mortem reviews
• Report key DevOps metrics, operational performance updates, and technical strategies to senior leadership, aligning team efforts with company goals

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible working hours with a 4-hour overlap in Eastern Time (EST)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of talented engineers
• Professional growth and development opportunities