Papers is a software engineering company founded on high-tech talent. We support the full lifecycle of innovative web3 products — from concept to software market fit — building secure, scalable futures for our clients and the internet at large.
With over a decade of experience and a reputation built on delivering for Fortune 500s and blockchain ecosystems, our teams combine deep technical know-how with a mission to enable meaningful, decentralized innovation.
As a remote-first, engineering-driven team, we work with autonomy and purpose. Our culture is built on meritocracy, long-term thinking, and a commitment to quality over buzz. We aim to collaborate with people who love tech for its own sake and want to help shape the future by solving real-world challenges.
Tasks
The Role
We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team and take responsibility for the stability, automation, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure. You’ll be managing Linux systems, CI / CD pipelines, container environments, and cloud deployments — while also helping evolve how we build, test, and deploy across projects.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently in a technically-minded team, and who values clarity, pragmatism, and continuous learning.
Your Responsibilities
* Manage and improve our Linux-based infrastructure (Ubuntu).
* Design and maintain CI / CD pipelines (GitLab CI) to enable efficient software delivery.
* Set up and optimize Docker containers and (optionally) Kubernetes clusters.
* Automate infrastructure management with Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
* Implement and monitor cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred).
* Configure and maintain Nginx and basic web service stacks.
* Define and enforce backup strategies and disaster recovery processes.
* Use monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and alerting systems to ensure availability.
* Participate in on-call rotations to support critical services.
* Collaborate with backend engineers to streamline integration and delivery.
* Continuously identify and automate repetitive tasks to reduce manual intervention.
Requirements
You’ll be working with :
* Kubernetes (nice to have)
* Nginx, Prometheus, Grafana
* Scripting tools : Bash, Python
* Ansible, Terraform
Your Profile
* 3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure roles.
* Proficient with Linux / Ubuntu system administration.
* Comfortable with Docker and CI / CD workflows
* Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
* Familiar with cloud services like GCP, AWS, or Azure.
* Confident working with Nginx, shell scripting, and basic networking.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Self-driven, self-organized, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently.
Bonus if you have :
* Kubernetes or Helm experience
* Security hardening practices
* Contributions to open-source projects
* Background in blockchain / web3 infrastructure
* Experience scaling infrastructure in startup or high-growth environments.
Work with cutting-edge web3 clients and technology.
100% remote and async-friendly — work from anywhere.
25 days paid vacation per year.
High ownership, low bureaucracy — your voice matters.
Influence the DevOps strategy from day one.
Regular team events and retreats when possible.
Learning and development supported.
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