SRE Engineer

GetBlock is a leading RPC node provider and Web3 infrastructure platform trusted by devs worldwide. Since 2019, we have empowered crypto innovators with instant and reliable access to 120+ blockchains through robust production-ready APIs.

Our team’s deep blockchain expertise and passion for innovation drive us to build the infrastructure layer for the next generation of blockchain applications. At GetBlock, we move fast, think creatively, and deliver high-impact products. Our culture blends technical excellence with entrepreneurial spirit, making us a dynamic force in the Web3 space.

Technical stack: Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, GitLab (CI/CD, Git), Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), Grafana, Loki, Tempo, VictoriaMetrics, Envoy Proxy, REST, gRPC, GraphQL, WebSocket, JSON-RPC, Bash, Python, Postman

Responsibilities

• Investigate and fix incidents related to RPC interfaces and blockchain nodes.

• Find and resolve performance issues, slow responses, and API errors.

• Monitor system health using dashboards and logs to detect problems early.

• Analyze routing, timeout, and load balancing issues to improve reliability.

• Reproduce and test issues in a safe test environment before applying fixes.

• Keep troubleshooting guides, incident records, and playbooks up to date.

• Review performance metrics to identify weak points and suggest improvements.

• Write clear RCA (Root Cause Analysis) reports with concrete next steps.

• Help with deployments, migrations, and disaster recovery of blockchain systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Tech Support, SRE, or DevOps role (infrastructure ownership not required).

• Strong understanding of API protocols: JSON-RPC, REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC.

• Experience with monitoring/logging tools: Grafana, Loki, Tempo, VictoriaMetrics.

• Hands-on experience with Envoy Proxy or similar for debugging traffic and routing issues.

• Solid understanding of Linux systems (Ubuntu/Debian) for troubleshooting and debugging.

• Scripting skills in Bash and Python.

• Proficient with API testing tools such as Postman and Insomnia.

• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows (GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD).

• Experience working with issue tracking and documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Would be a plus

• Experience working with blockchain infrastructure and RPC node services.

• Understanding of how blockchain RPC endpoints are structured and used.

• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Redis, PostgreSQL for effective communication with DevOps teams.

• Experience working in high-SLA production environments.

• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with development and DevOps teams.

We offer

• Competitive market rate salary with performance-based incentives.

• 20 days of annual leave, plus an additional 12 days off to use for your holidays or personal days.

• Well-being programs to support your health and balance.

• Coworking space compensation for a productive work environment.

• Paid sick leave to ensure you can rest when needed.

• A company that invests in your growth, with personalized roadmaps to guide your professional development.

• An actively growing company with great opportunities for both horizontal and vertical career development.

• Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on and make a real impact.