Dev Ops - NYC
New York, NY
Development Team /
Full-time /
On-site
About Kbit
Kbit is a quantitative, tech-driven investment manager trading cryptocurrencies. We have over $150 million in assets under management and a strong 7 year track record. We have built a proprietary trading platform that we utilize to perform hundreds of thousands of trades each day in cryptocurrencies and associated derivatives, totaling $5 to $10 billion in trade volume each month. We have a strong track record across market cycles, an experienced leadership team, sound financial footing, and are well positioned for growth and success. We are a small and globally distributed team. Our culture is entrepreneurial, scientific, and focused on computer science, engineering, and quantitative research. We are expanding the scope and breadth of our trading strategies as we continue to grow our capital base.
Role Overview
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be pivotal in managing our Linux-based systems, utilizing AWS to ensure scalability and reliability, and automating DevOps processes to enhance our deployment flows. Your role will involve close collaboration with both development and trading teams to create a seamless, automated infrastructure that supports rapid and safe code deployments and scalable systems management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage our AWS cloud infrastructure and other virtual and bare-metal servers to ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, and security compliance.
- Automate the provisioning, deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications using tools like Ansible, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Maintain and enhance our Linux environments, ensuring systems are up-to-date, secure, and compliant with industry standards.
- Develop continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in our dev, test, and production environments.
- Collaborate with software developers and other IT staff to oversee code releases and deployments.
- Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements or upgrades.
- Lead the charge on disaster recovery plans and backup processes.
- Document system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Tune and optimize system configurations to improve application performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps role with a strong background in Linux systems administration.
- Proficient with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.).
- Strong experience in scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins).
- Knowledge of network architecture, and security protocols and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms.
- Live near NYC as this is an on-site position
Desirable Experience
- Background in traditional finance or cryptocurrency trading DevOps
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, tech-oriented environment.
Why Kbit?
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that embraces cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
$140,000 - $200,000 a year
