Senior Infrastructure Engineer
MLabs · TELECOMMUTE · Posted Jul 8, 2026
Apply on company site Track it in JobSkout
Location: Remote - Based in the United States
Remote | Full-time
Compensation: $220K - $300K
Job Description
We are hiring on behalf of our client, an elite team of engineers and cryptographers building the infrastructure behind the next generation of financial systems who are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer . This position is responsible for designing, operating, and scaling the core systems that power a highly secure, high-performance platform.
The successful candidate will build and maintain the infrastructure supporting wallet services, transaction processing, and blockchain integrations. Operating at the intersection of distributed systems, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, this individual will ensure the platform remains exceptionally reliable, secure, and performant. This role extends beyond routine infrastructure operations; it requires a strategic mindset to design resilient architectures, automate complex operations, and continuously optimize deployment, monitoring, and security protocols. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, product, and security teams to deliver an infrastructure capable of handling intensive, real-world financial workloads.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design & Scalability: Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure with a steadfast focus on scalability, high availability, and security.
Containerization & Orchestration: Architect, manage, and scale containerized and orchestrated environments leveraging Docker and Kubernetes.
Automation & CI/CD: Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments utilizing Terraform, Jenkins, and advanced CI/CD pipelines.
Observability & Monitoring: Implement and manage robust observability and monitoring frameworks across logs, metrics, and traces using Datadog.
Performance Optimization: Optimize the reliability and performance of Node.js applications and underlying backend services.
Security Hardening: Configure and manage secure enclaves (such as AWS Nitro Enclaves) to isolate and harden critical cryptographic and transactional workflows.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product and security leadership to align infrastructure decisions with the long-term product roadmap and risk-mitigation strategies.
Documentation & Support: Document system architectures thoroughly, promote internal knowledge sharing, and technically support client-facing discussions when required.