About Flipster
Flipster(flipster.io) is a high-performance crypto perpetuals trading platform on a mission to create the most efficient, frictionless, and high-performance trading experience.
Engineered by traders and optimized for trading, Flipster combines zero spreads, instant execution, and capital efficiency to deliver a platform where performance is the product.
Operating globally and serving users in nearly 200 countries, Flipster is built for crypto traders who demand the ultimate perpetual trading experience — from active retail users to degens to seasoned pros — while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and security.
As a DevOps Engineer at Flipster
You will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless deployment, integration, and maintenance of software systems and services. You will be responsible for implementing zero-downtime deployment strategies, integrating various software components, and maintaining system stability for optimal performance.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, fostering a unified approach to software and infrastructure development across on-premises and cloud platforms. Leveraging deep expertise in infrastructure and automation, you will build secure and scalable systems that enhance operational efficiency and simplify software delivery and infrastructure changes.
Location : This is a global remote position.
Responsibilities
- Optimize database performance and ensure seamless operation without impacting service availability.
- Enhance infrastructure security, scalability, and performance across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Continuously improve DevOps practices by implementing automation, monitoring, and incident response strategies.
- Troubleshoot complex networking, system, and application issues across distributed environments.
- Operate and optimize Prometheus/Thanos for large-scale metrics collection, storage, and alerting.
- Manage and maintain EFK (Elasticsearch, Fluentbit, Kibana) stack for centralized logging and observability.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience managing cloud infrastructure and monitoring.
- Ability to proactively define and resolve infrastructure and operational challenges.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Understanding and experience in Microservices Architecture (MSA).
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals, including data structures, networking, and operating systems.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management tools.
Preferred
- Self-motivated and proactive with a problem-solving mindset.
- Prior experience in exchanges or fintech companies.
- Domain knowledge in cryptocurrency, financial systems, engineering, networking, and system architecture.
- Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), Helm, GitHub Actions, Harbor, and Cloudflare.
- Business-level proficiency in Korean and English.
Hiring Process
- CV/ Resume Submission
- 1st round interview
- 2nd round interview
