Interop Labs

DevOps Lead

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About the role

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As DevOps Lead, you will drive our DevOps strategy, ensuring the reliability and scalability of Axelar’s infrastructure. You’ll lead a team of engineers, fostering a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to support development and production environments, optimizing deployment pipelines and improving system reliability.
Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, guiding best practices in infrastructure automation, security, and reliability.

Own and enhance our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated deployments across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

Improve monitoring, alerting, and observability across the stack using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and other monitoring solutions.

Optimize infrastructure for scalability, security, and cost-efficiency, leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud services like AWS.

Drive automation initiatives, minimizing manual operations and improving deployment workflows.

Collaborate with engineering teams to improve DevOps practices, troubleshooting issues and enhancing development workflows.

Ensure high availability and reliability of our services, proactively identifying and addressing infrastructure bottlenecks.

Stay ahead of emerging technologies in Web3 DevOps, continuously improving our stack to support blockchain interoperability.

Proven experience in DevOps with a strong background in infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and cloud services.

Experience leading a DevOps function or team, mentoring engineers, and driving strategic improvements.

Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar).

Strong scripting, automation and IaC skills (Bash, Python, Javascript, Terraform, etc.).

Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, or similar).

Understanding of blockchain networks, DeFi protocols, or decentralized infrastructure is a plus.

Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, distributed team.

Autonomous, distributed environment with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team worldwide.

The scope to contribute to high-impact work and make a difference in a decentralized protocol.

The chance to challenge yourself whilst learning heaps of stuff in the process.

Unlimited time off throughout the year to rest and recharge.

Competitive compensation with stock options, experiencing growth from the initial phase.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/interop-labs-devops-lead

Interview prep

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Role
Technology & IT Javascript Operations Python Remote Collaboration remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the DevOps Lead role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Interop Labs?
  3. Which of Javascript, Operations and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Javascript, Operations and Python.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the DevOps Lead role because I can bring practical experience in Javascript, Operations and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Interop Labs needs from this hire.

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