Senior BlockOps Engineer (Golang) - Sygma at ChainSafe Systems

ChainSafe is a premier blockchain research and development firm dedicated to building infrastructure for the decentralized web. We are currently looking for a Senior BlockOps Engineer to join the Sygma team, where you will help us advance cross-chain interoperability and create seamless experiences for developers and users across the global blockchain ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the reliable operation of distributed Relayer nodes across various networks, including EVM, Substrate, and Cosmos SDK, while meeting internal performance standards.
• Design and implement robust procedures for node management, such as deployments, upgrades, incident response, and secure key management.
• Develop comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions for our distributed relayers and full nodes.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the infrastructure team to ensure consistent, high-quality operations.
• Produce clear, open-source documentation to communicate technical details effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the broader community to scale Sygma’s architecture by leveraging new data and emerging blockchain trends.

Must-haves

• Strong professional experience working with Golang.
• Proven ability to manage infrastructure within AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible, along with modern CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in setting up monitoring and alerting systems using tools such as DataDog, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Experience with distributed tracing and logging using OpenTelemetry.
• Background in incident response management and resolving production environment failures.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and blockchain technology.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global team.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in TypeScript, Solidity, or Rust.
• Experience procuring and managing infrastructure for blockchain validator nodes across multiple networks.
• Familiarity with automating smart contract deployment and testing using tools like Foundry, HardHat, or Truffle.
• Knowledge of security domains, including web, cloud, systems, or applied cryptography.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a results-driven, autonomous team.
• Flexible working hours.
• Participation in an open-source, community-oriented culture that values diversity and global collaboration.