Chapter Lead - DevOps

LI.FI is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.

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A quick run-down of the job

We are seeking a DevOps Lead to support all engineers and business departments at LI.FI, Jumper and Catalyst. As the gatekeepers of best practices and security, our DevOps team is responsible for platform stability and observability, automation, cost control and optimization. You will primarily focus on application deployment and infrastructure optimization, reporting to our Engineering Manager.

Please note that you must be located in the EMEA region. Your application will not be considered if you're outside of this region.

Our current stack

• Github, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, Terraform and Terragrunt for our GitOps deploy chain

• MongoDB, Redis and Snowflake for our LI.FI data

• CloudFlare for everything CDN and DNS related

• AWS to host all our LI.FI infrastructure

• GCP to host all our Jumper infrastructure

• PostgreSQL for our Jumper data

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor, and support the professional growth of a team of DevOps engineers.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy aligned with company goals.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.

• Drive best practices for CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and automated software deployments.

• Create processes and automation initiatives for monitoring, alerting, and logging across systems.

• Ensure infrastructure security best practices and compliance standards are met.

• Establish robust monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes to enhance system reliability.

• Work closely with engineering and product teams to align DevOps strategies with business needs.

• Lead post-incident reviews and retrospectives, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

What makes a good candidate

• Proven experience in a Principal or DevOps Lead role, managing and mentoring engineers.

• Strong expertise in at least 2 of the following cloud platforms: AWS, GCP (preferred) or Azure.

• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform and Terragrunt) is a must.

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.

• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).

• Managing SQL databases like Postgres or Mysql and NoSQL like MongoDB.

• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Go or similar).

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Thanos, Loki, etc.).

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset for improving DevOps workflows.

• Experience in cost optimization and FinOps (Financial Operations) strategies

• Knowledge of networking, system administration, and database management.

• Experience with security and compliance frameworks is a plus.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus.

We encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here!

Company culture

• Embracing the differences

  • Embrace your own differences

  • Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others

  • See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow

• Own it, do it

  • Own tasks end-to-end

  • Hold yourself to a high bar for execution

  • Make bold decisions, and be accountable

  • Understand your limitations and seek for help

• Fail forward

  • Try - don’t be afraid to fail

  • Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice

  • Adapt - grow with the experience

• Have fun together

  • Take the time to get to know and understand each other better

  • Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted

  • Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect

What you’ll get

• Annual team offsites (Thailand was a blast at the beginning of 2023, Vietnam during 2024 was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2025!)

• 30 days of PTO

• Flexible remote days

• Flexible working hours

• Equity participation from day 1

• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)

• 1 Conference per year near your city of residence

• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.

If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.

Application process

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LI.FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions..

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check.

For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process!