Senior Infrastructure Engineer

About the job 1. About Our Client: This organization consists of a team of engineers and cryptographers focused on building infrastructure for the next generation of financial systems. They address challenges related to secure, high-performance platforms that support wallet services, transaction processing, and blockchain integrations. Their work combines expertise in distributed systems, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure to deliver reliable and scalable financial technology solutions. 2. About the Opportunity: The Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is responsible for designing, operating, and scaling core systems that enable a secure and high-performance platform. This position ensures the infrastructure supporting financial services remains reliable and optimized while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with product and security goals. The role demands strategic thinking to build resilient architectures and automate complex operations. 3. Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure. • Architect and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. • Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments with Terraform, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines. • Implement and maintain observability and monitoring systems using tools like Datadog. • Optimize reliability and performance of Node.js applications and backend services. • Configure and manage secure enclaves to protect cryptographic and transactional workflows. • Collaborate with product and security teams to align infrastructure with roadmap and risk strategies. • Document system architectures and support technical discussions. 4. Requirements: • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering in cloud-native environments. • Strong expertise with AWS; experience with GCP, IBM Cloud, or Thales HSMs is a plus. • Advanced skills with Terraform and automated CI/CD pipelines. • Deep knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized microservices. • Experience administering and scaling SQL and NoSQL databases. • Familiarity with observability platforms such as Datadog, ELK stack, or Prometheus/Grafana. • Understanding of infrastructure security best practices and Public Key Infrastructure fundamentals. • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages including Python, Rust, or TypeScript. • Strong communication skills and ability to make technical decisions under pressure. 5. Pay Range and Compensation Package: • Compensation ranges from $220,000 to $300,000 annually. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.