Lead DevOps Engineer

Figment • Full-time • Remote (United Kingdom) • 4h ago

You could work anywhere. Why Figment?

Figment powers the future of Web3 through industry-leading blockchain infrastructure. As the leading provider of staking solutions, we help 500+ institutional clients optimize their crypto rewards, including top exchanges, asset managers, wallets, foundations, custodians, and major token holders. Our clients trust Figment for a comprehensive suite of services, including reward optimization, cutting-edge API development, detailed rewards reporting, seamless partner integrations, governance support, and slashing protection.

Backed by a team of passionate and intelligent Figmates, with a 100% remote-first global presence across 12 countries, our company is on a mission to accelerate the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem. We’re building the infrastructure that will power the decentralized future.

As a fast-growing tech company, we’re looking for builders and innovators — people who thrive in the face of uncertainty and are motivated to make an impact. We are also looking for true teammates - people who are genuine, humble, and driven to level up together. If you're excited to shape the future, contribute to an energetic company culture, and work at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, we want you to join our team and help us lead the charge!

About the opportunity

Are you an experienced and innovative DevOps Engineer or SRE seeking to lead and drive excellence in the blockchain technology space? Look no further! Figment, a pioneering blockchain technology company, is in search of a seasoned individual to spearhead our DevOps initiatives as a Lead DevOps Engineer.

How you will make an impact

Architect, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes at scale
Design and implement advanced solutions for optimal system performance and availability
Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for complex issues across development, test, and production environments
Architect and maintain robust system automation frameworks and configuration management strategies
Champion high availability and scalability solutions for our systems, ensuring seamless operation under high loads
Participate in on-call activity and provide support for production systems
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Who you are

5+ years of experience in a DevOps Engineer or SRE role, with a proven track record of success in designing and managing scalable infrastructure
Advanced proficiency in system engineering and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes
In-depth experience supporting Linux servers in large environments with over 500 servers, preferably in highly secure and highly available 24/7 environments
Deep troubleshooting expertise to quickly identify server, network, and application issues, and methodical approach to implementing, testing, and measuring changes to remediate issues.
Experience troubleshooting complex application flows which span multiple clusters of systems.
Knowledge of common OS and application level settings to optimize system performance.
Demonstrated experience in leading and working effectively in remote or distributed team environments

At Figment, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where our employees can excel and grow. We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology and are ready to lead the charge, apply now!

Why you might be excited about us

At Figment, we offer an exciting range of competitive benefits designed to support and empower every member of our team. These will be discussed with you during the interview process.
We are a team of under 200 members, which allows for an impactful contribution from day one.
We place a strong focus on personal career development to shape a role that fits your goals and interests. Your satisfaction and well-being matter to us, and we’re here to support your ongoing growth.
Our culture is one of honesty, professionalism and risk taking in a high-growth environment.
Our team members themselves recommend working at Figment - with an eNPS score of 54 (which is ranked as ‘great’!).
We are also extremely proud of ranking as one of the top Web3 employers by Talent Titans.

Compensation

One of Figment’s core principles is “Making the Invisible Visible” - ensuring transparency and information sharing in all communication. Figment is committed to transparency regarding pay, benefits, and other compensation types for all internal roles as well as all roles being hired for. Compensation for this role will be disclosed during the interview process.

Interview process

At Figment, we try to go above and beyond in making sure that you have the best possible experience interviewing with us. We strive for a smooth, organized, and informative process.

During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company.
As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit.
We aim for the entire process to take around 2-3 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect.

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At Figment, we have a thorough hiring process to verify the identity of all job candidates. This includes checking documents, conducting in-person interviews, biometric authentication and completing background checks. Candidates must pass all these steps to be considered for a job with Figment. Anyone who provides false information or tries to skip these steps will be disqualified from the hiring process immediately.

To learn more about Figment, our team, and the amazing work we are doing, visit our website. Are you ready to join us?