Summary

Please note this is for Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.

THE WORK:

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Engineering team in Lausanne.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Work with the development team to package and deliver our software solution,
• Establish and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications,
• Conduct thorough testing of our SaaS solution components and deploy updates securely,
• Implement robust security measures to safeguard the SaaS product from potential vulnerabilities and attacks,
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for efficient management of our SaaS infrastructure,
• Utilize infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles to manage resources effectively,
• Monitor blockchain performance metrics and proactively optimize for improved speed and efficiency,
• Conduct load testing and analysis to identify and resolve bottlenecks,
• Lead and mentor junior DevOps team members with a focus on blockchain technologies,
• Collaborate closely with blockchain developers, researchers, and stakeholders to align infrastructure requirements with development goals.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience),
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in a blockchain-focused environment, with a minimum of 5 years of experience,
• Experience with decentralized protocols, consensus algorithms, and smart contract development,
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI/CD or similar,
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Go, Terraform or DotNet,
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes,
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex blockchain issues,
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within a startup environment.

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• Ripple is Flexible First: in-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which days they come in.
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Development
• Problem Solving
• Protocol Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Team Collaboration