Site Reliability Engineer (Blockchain Node Focus)

Amber Group is a global leading digital asset company providing crypto financial services to both institutional and high-net-worth investors globally.

We offer best-in-class liquidity solutions and cutting-edge trading infrastructure across major exchanges, applications, and networks. With over $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, our deep liquidity helps power the digital asset ecosystem.

Beyond trading, our full-suite of offerings includes wealth management, lending and investing products. But at our core, we focus on building strong relationships and delivering personalized service to help clients navigate this fast-growing industry.

At Amber, security is our #1 priority. We have invested years of effort and millions of dollars in cybersecurity, crypto-security, and operational security across the firm, with industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

Powered by a 400+ team of traders, technologists and engineers operating 24/7 globally, our technology and research capabilities are world-class. Yet we remain entrepreneurial, always seeking fresh ideas and risks worth taking. We are always interested in people who have an appetite for taking calculated risk, demonstrate a high level of original thinking and intellectual curiosity.

Role and Responsibilities:
• Node Management: Deploy, manage, and maintain blockchain nodes across diverse environments to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Infrastructure Automation: Develop and sustain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate node deployment and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Shared Infrastructure Management: Implement best practices to deploy and maintain shared infrastructure tools such as Airflow, Slurm, and Ray.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Establish robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for early issue detection using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and enhance node performance and scalability to accommodate increased load and transaction volume.
• Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts, troubleshoot issues, and implement real-time fixes to minimize downtime.
• Collaboration: Partner with developers and product teams to integrate new features and support ongoing projects.
• Security Practices: Ensure adherence to security best practices and contribute to regular security assessments and audits.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for node management processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles, with a focus on blockchain node management.
• Experience with blockchain technologies such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, or other distributed ledger technologies is a plus.
• Experience in FinOps is a plus.
• Previous contributions to open-source blockchain projects is a plus.
• Certifications in cloud computing or DevOps practices is a plus.

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols, especially those pertinent to blockchain networks.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for reliability and automation.

Amber Group opens its doors to the curious problem solver empowered to make an impact in shaping tomorrow. As a hyper-growth company since day 1, we continually invite talent to join our diverse, nimble and digitally-native teams. If this sounds like you, apply now, or get in touch with us today at vivian.guo@ambergroup.io.