Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Blockchain Infrastructure)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Compensation: £60,000 - £80,000 / year

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our business as we continue to scale.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our Ensemble team. This team is responsible for building a blockchain to fulfil the energy transition requirement within ENODA.

As a key contributor, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing management of our blockchain infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of blockchain technology, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.

Who We Are

Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.

ENODA is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.

Integrated hardware and software solutions slot into existing infrastructure, enabling the grid to become self-balancing and the primary provider of system stability.

We are a mission-driven organisation committed to enabling humanity to prosper on 100% renewable energy. We are averse to introducing bureaucracy and are building a working culture that enables us to achieve our purpose and change the world.

Check out the ENODA YouTube channel to learn more about us.

You'll Spend Your Time

• Designing and implementing automated deployment pipelines for blockchain nodes across GCP platform
• Configuring and optimizing node performance, security, and reliability
• Monitoring node health and performance metrics, and proactively addressing any issues
• Implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans for blockchain infrastructure
• Designing and managing the network topology for optimal performance and security
• Implementing robust security measures to protect the blockchain network from attacks and conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Implementing SRE principles, including incident response, capacity planning, and chaos engineering
• Automating routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error
• Developing and enforcing standards and policies for blockchain infrastructure management
• Working with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements
  
  

The Key Experience We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and configuration management tools
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (GCP) and virtualization technologies
• Experience with blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Cosmos, etc.) and consensus mechanisms
• Knowledge of network protocols and security best practices
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• A strong interest in blockchain technology and its potential applications
• A desire to contribute to the growth of the blockchain ecosystem
  
  

What We Offer

• Salary: £60K - £80K dependent on skills & experience
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Pension policy tailored to your requirements
• 33 days annual leave + Holiday purchase/sell scheme
• Dental cash-back scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Season travel ticket loan
• Enhanced company sick pay & Income Protection
• Life Assurance
  
  

This role is based onsite at Quartermile in Edinburgh.