Senior Infrastructure Engineer

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Orca, you'll be responsible for designing and managing AWS infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and developing monitoring systems for improved observability. You'll also prioritize scalability and reliability while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure our infrastructure supports innovative solutions. Your role is crucial in proactively resolving infrastructure issues and streamlining workflows, making your impact felt in every aspect of our decentralized finance products.

To qualify as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Orca, you should have extensive experience with high-performance, scalable systems and a strong grasp of AWS services. Proficiency in CI/CD processes, familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, and skills in infrastructure-as-code with Terraform are essential. Additionally, having a balanced mindset and the ability to work independently in an asynchronous environment will set you up for success in this role.

At Orca, we prioritize a supportive and flexible work culture for our team members, including Senior Infrastructure Engineers. With options for remote work, a flexible schedule, and stipends for wellness and home office needs, our environment promotes both productivity and balance. Additionally, we value transparency in our hiring process and throughout our projects, ensuring every team member feels included and engaged in our mission.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Orca, you'll work with a diverse stack, including AWS services, Terraform for infrastructure-as-code management, and Docker for containerization. Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and monitoring systems such as Datadog will be beneficial. Knowledge of orchestration tools like Kubernetes and experience with decentralized finance concepts will also enhance your ability to contribute effectively to our team.

Our hiring process at Orca is designed to be efficient and respectful of your time. It starts with a 30-minute initial screen to understand your experiences. Following that, you'll face coding questions and, if you progress, engage in technical interviews with key team members. This fast-paced approach ensures you get to know our mission and the role while allowing us to see your skills in action.

To optimize AWS infrastructure for scalability, I would utilize services such as Auto Scaling Groups to ensure that our application can handle variable loads. I'd analyze traffic patterns to provision resources dynamically and implement load balancers to distribute incoming traffic effectively. Additionally, I would monitor performance metrics closely, refining our resource utilization strategy as needed.

In managing CI/CD pipelines, I emphasize automation and integration. I ensure that our pipelines utilize tools like GitHub Actions to automate testing and deployment processes. Regularly reviewing the pipeline's performance and gathering feedback helps refine the workflow for reliability and efficiency. I prioritize security by incorporating scanning tools that validate code integrity before deployment.

To ensure observability, I build comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions using tools like Datadog. I set up alerting systems to catch anomalies and ensure that our infrastructure generates metrics that provide insights into performance. Regularly reviewing and optimizing these systems enhances our ability to preemptively address issues before they impact service availability.

I have significant experience using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code, allowing for consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployment. I focus on modular design, creating reusable components that can be leveraged across different environments. Additionally, I follow best practices for version control and code reviews to maintain high-quality configuration.

When critical infrastructure issues arise, I prioritize them based on impact and urgency. I quickly assemble a response team and leverage monitoring tools to diagnose the problem. Using predefined runbooks, we follow systematic troubleshooting steps to resolve issues and communicate transparently with stakeholders throughout the process.

My proficiency with Docker includes creating and managing containerized applications for consistency across development and production environments. I ensure that our Docker images are optimized for size and performance and employ best practices in image management to facilitate smooth updates and rollbacks whenever needed.

I possess a strong foundational understanding of decentralized finance (DeFi) concepts, including automated market makers, liquidity pools, and protocols like Solana. This knowledge allows me to design infrastructure that supports innovative financial products and improves the overall performance and reliability of our systems in the DeFi space.

I have extensive experience working in asynchronous team environments, where clear communication is crucial. I leverage tools like Slack and Notion to ensure everyone is aligned on projects and goals. I prioritize documentation of processes and regularly update my team on progress to foster collaboration and keep everyone engaged, even when not everyone is online at the same time.

To minimize downtime, I employ redundancy and failover strategies, ensuring that critical systems have backup resources ready to take over in case of an issue. I also conduct regular disaster recovery drills and maintain up-to-date documentation of recovery processes to ensure swift action in an emergency and reduce any potential service interruptions.

I stay current with new technologies and industry trends by actively participating in online communities, attending webinars, and following thought leaders on social media. I dedicate time each week to read technical blogs and papers to expand my knowledge. Additionally, I engage in hands-on projects to experiment with emerging technologies and tools, ensuring I'm always adapting to the evolving landscape.