Blockdaemon is hiring a
Node Operations Engineer

Summary

Blockdaemon is hiring a Blockchain Node Operations Engineer based in Singapore to manage and optimize blockchain nodes across various networks. The candidate will deploy, configure, and maintain nodes, monitor performance, implement security best practices, collaborate with other engineers, and provide technical support.

Requirements

• Proven experience in blockchain technology, with a focus on node operations and infrastructure management
• Solid understanding of blockchain principles, protocols, and consensus mechanisms
• Experience with blockchain node deployment and configuration tools (e.g., Bitcoind, Geth, Gaiad)
• Experience with monitoring and alerting frameworks (Grafana, PromQL)
• Advanced proficiency with Linux systems administration
• Proficiency using Ansible and Bash for automation and scripting tasks
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Golang and version control tools such as Git
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Compose)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Enthusiasm to work in the blockchain industry and passion for decentralized applications
• Excitement about building the next generation of blockchain staking infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain blockchain nodes across various networks
• Monitor node performance and health, identifying and resolving issues to ensure continuous operation and uptime
• Implement security best practices to protect blockchain nodes from potential vulnerabilities and cyber threats
• Optimize node configurations and parameters to enhance efficiency, scalability, and resource utilization
• Collaborate with other engineers to automate node deployment and management processes
• Conduct performance testing and benchmarking to evaluate the impact of node configuration changes and upgrades
• Stay up-to-date on blockchain protocols, updates, and releases, and apply patches and upgrades as necessary
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to blockchain node operations, including connectivity, synchronization, and consensus
• Document operational procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a knowledge base for reference and training purposes
• Provide technical support and assistance to internal teams and external clients regarding blockchain node operations and infrastructure