Site Reliability Engineer - Remote Position at Douro Labs
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Site Reliability Engineer to join our team at Douro Labs. This remote position offers the opportunity to own the reliability and performance of our real-time market data and price feed infrastructure that powers both CeFi and DeFi users. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will monitor production systems, automate operations, and lead incident response with deep data forensics to ensure our services remain accurate and always on.
What You'll Do
- Develop deep ownership of the end-to-end flow of a novel distributed system that generates and delivers real-time price feeds to hundreds of CeFi and DeFi users.
- Automate repetitive workflows, eliminate systematic issues, and proactively monitor live market data systems to prevent problems before they surface.
- Lead incident response and data forensics end to end, analyze impact, identify root causes, and implement tactical and long-term fixes that measurably improve reliability and resilience.
- Collaborate with a balanced team of tech-savvy individuals and partnership-focused professionals to enhance our network-driven approach.
- Write open-source software and contribute to our GitHub projects, showcasing your skills and engaging with the developer community.
Requirements
- Strong ownership mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and operating mission-critical, always-on systems.
- Solid foundations in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and time-series analysis.
- Proficient in at least one modern programming language (Python preferred) and comfortable working with SQL and production data.
- Able to reason about complex, adversarial markets and systems, identifying where risk and failure modes originate in real-time environments.
- Deep understanding of market data infrastructure, including ticker plants and reference data, with experience in asset pricing and liquidity analysis as a plus.
- Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and takes initiative to drive outcomes end-to-end.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration tools.
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting systems.
- Previous experience in the DeFi or crypto space.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
- Flexible remote work arrangements with a global team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-paced DeFi space.
- Engagement in open-source projects and contributions to the developer community.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment that values communication and adaptability.
Think you have what it takes? We’re looking forward to meeting you! 👋
This Site Reliability Engineer role at Douro Labs offers a unique opportunity to work remotely in the dynamic DeFi space, ensuring system reliability while earning a competitive salary. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and adaptability.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Python and SQL, with a strong understanding of distributed systems and their complexities, enabling effective troubleshooting and optimization of real-time market data infrastructure.
Self-motivated and disciplined to work effectively in a remote environment, demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to independently prioritize tasks while collaborating with a distributed team.
Hands-on experience with time-series analysis and data structures, coupled with a growth mindset that embraces continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies and methodologies in site reliability engineering.
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