Job Details

Cloud Engineer Lead

Commitment:

24-months

Role Overview:

The Cloud Engineer Lead is responsible for architecting, overseeing, and maintaining Greenstand's cloud infrastructure to support its blockchain-based environmental impact tracking system. This role will lead the design and execution of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions, ensuring high availability and performance across Greenstand's platforms. The Cloud Engineer Lead will guide and mentor contributors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and set strategic direction for cloud initiatives to optimize performance, security, and reliability.

Compensation:

Volunteer, until otherwise funded

Reports to:

VP of Engineering

Collaborates with:

Contributors, System users, Governmental agencies

Leads

Cloud Engineering

AREAS of RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of Greenstand's cloud infrastructure to support blockchain-based tracking and token systems.

• Oversee deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools.

• Direct the adoption and use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Establish and enforce cloud architecture standards, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.

• Monitor and analyze cloud operations for performance optimization and cost-efficiency.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.

• Collaborate with backend development leads to integrate cloud services with Greenstand's blockchain network.

• Ensure compliance with data security regulations and maintain immutable records of transactions.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring rapid resolution.

• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and training for contributors and developers working on cloud-related initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven experience leading cloud engineering teams or large-scale cloud projects.

• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

• Strong proficiency in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure and peer-to-peer network architecture.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.

• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

• Ability to lead in an asynchronous, open-source, and collaborative environment.

• Commitment to environmental sustainability and leveraging technology for ecological impact.

Next Steps...

Step 1: Complete Our Volunteer Registration Form: Tell us about your skills, goals, and volunteer expectations. -

Step 2: Join Greenstand Slack: Introduce yourself in the hashtag#community-intros channel and indicate the specific role you are interested in. We can't wait to meet you! -

Step 3: Schedule Your Orientation: Wait for a Volunteer Onboarding Coordinator who will help you get involved in the community!

We look forward to making the world a greener place with you!

Sincerely,

The Greenstand Team

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