Talantix.io
Polygon Labs•15.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure for Blockchain Payments

$140K–$180K/year
RemoteCrypto/Web3
Terraform•Kubernetes•Google Cloud Platform•AWS•Azure•CI/CD•Site Reliability Engineering

About the Role

Join Polygon Labs as a Senior DevOps Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of blockchain payments. This remote Senior DevOps Engineer position allows you to work with a dynamic team dedicated to building a secure, scalable, and cloud-native payments platform. Your expertise will help bring our vision of on-chain money to life, making a significant impact in the decentralized finance space.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and operate the cloud infrastructure for Polygon Labs’ payments platform, focusing on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring modularity and long-term scalability.
  • Collaborate with payments application engineers to define infrastructure requirements and support CI/CD pipelines.
  • Apply security-first principles across all workflows to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Automate deployment and operational processes to enhance reliability and developer experience.
  • Establish and evolve best practices aligned with site reliability engineering principles.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in building and operating cloud-native infrastructure in production environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and CI/CD systems, particularly Terraform and Kubernetes.
  • Professional experience with Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud providers like AWS or Azure.
  • Ability to design secure, highly available systems and apply site reliability engineering best practices.
  • Experience in fast-paced, product-focused engineering teams with a strong bias toward automation.

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting production systems handling sensitive financial data.
  • Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.
  • Google Cloud certifications, such as Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Cloud Architect.
  • Exposure to blockchain infrastructure or decentralized finance systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working across functions.

What We Offer

  • Remote-first global workforce with flexible time off.
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
  • Company matching 401k with 3% match (for US employees).
  • $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance.
  • $200 Annual Book Allowance Program.
  • $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement.
  • Quarterly wellness Fridays off.
  • Company-issued laptop and wellness benefits.

At Polygon Labs, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. If you think you have what it takes to be a Senior DevOps Engineer remote, we’d love to chat!

Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior DevOps Engineer role at Polygon Labs offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology while enjoying remote flexibility and competitive compensation.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in Terraform and Kubernetes, with a strong ability to automate infrastructure provisioning and management in a cloud-native environment, ensuring high availability and scalability of blockchain applications.

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Self-motivated and disciplined to thrive in a fully remote setup, demonstrating strong time management and proactive communication skills to collaborate effectively within a geographically distributed team.

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Deep understanding of CI/CD processes and Site Reliability Engineering principles, with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and operational excellence in deploying and maintaining blockchain payment systems.

Learning Resources

→Terraform Documentationguide
→Kubernetes for Beginners - Practical Guidecourse
→Implementing CI/CD with Google Cloud Platformarticle

Career Path

Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure for Blockchain Payments(Now)→Lead DevOps Engineer or Cloud Architect(1-2 years)→Director of DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Terraform Market Size 2024
$1.5B
Annual Growth
25.4%
AI Adoption in DevOps
40%
Investment in Cloud Infrastructure
+50%
Labour Demand for DevOps Roles
+30%
Avg Salary for Senior DevOps Engineer
$140K

Skills & Requirements

Required
TerraformKubernetesGoogle Cloud Platform
Growing in Demand
GitOpsContainer SecurityServerless Architecture
Declining
Shell ScriptingAnsible (for Configuration Management)

Domain Trends

Increased Adoption of GitOps
Organizations are increasingly adopting GitOps methodologies, with 55% of enterprises implementing GitOps practices to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability.
Rise of Multi-Cloud Strategies
Over 70% of companies are now utilizing multi-cloud strategies, leading to a surge in demand for skills in managing multiple cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Focus on Security in CI/CD Pipelines
With 60% of organizations reporting security breaches in their CI/CD processes, there is a growing emphasis on integrating security practices into the DevOps lifecycle.

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