Who you are

• 3+ years in a DevOps role (DevOps, SRE, etc)
• 3+ years experience with a systems programming language (e.g. Rust)
• Proficient in Git source version-control
• Thorough knowledge of Docker, experience with Terraform
• Passion for improving process and products
• Experience configuring Continuous Integration (CI)
• Ability to thrive while working independently and remotely in a team-based environment
• Experience with monitoring / alerting (primarily with Prometheus / Grafana) and knowledge of best practices in the area
• Self-starter, ability to context-switch between various projects, codebases and concepts
• Ability to independently debug problems involving the network and operating system
• Well-versed in scripting languages (e.g. Bash and/or Python), building and administration of Linux
• Interest in security and a thoughtful and thorough consideration of the security implications of development decisions
• We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

What the job involves

• Kraken’s Developer-Experience (DX) team exists to make writing, shipping, and running software effortless and efficient. We work closely with product-engineering to identify friction in the development lifecycle, and eliminate it through purpose-built tooling, streamlined processes, clear documentation, and data-driven insights
• Build and support infrastructure and tools, on-prem and in the cloud
• Drive standardisation: Author RFCs and internal guides covering process improvements, reliability patterns, and best practices
• Support, and guide engineers on SRE related topics
• Partner with product-development teams to identify, and eliminate friction

The application process

• Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app
• This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
• Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution

Benefits

• Remote-first and work from anywhere
• Competitive salary regardless of location, and the option to be paid in crypto
• Equity grants offered with most roles
• Flexible paid time off
• Wellness Program that includes a fitness coach, free access to wellbeing apps, and a monthly wellness stipend
• Mental health and life coaching benefits for you and your dependents
• Startup-level autonomy with the scale and learning opportunities of a global platform
• Remote workstation set-up bonus
• And more!