About NickAI
NickAI is revolutionizing cryptocurrency investing through AI-powered autonomous trading agents. Our platform enables users to create sophisticated AI agents that manage crypto portfolios 24/7, eliminating emotional trading decisions and maximizing investment opportunities.
During our beta phase, we've successfully managed over $500,000 in assets and are rapidly expanding our platform to serve both retail and institutional investors. Our mission is to democratize algorithmic trading by making advanced AI-driven investment strategies accessible to everyone.
NickAI integrates with leading exchanges like Coinbase, Hyperliquid, Alpaca, and Aster to provide seamless, automated trading solutions. We are backed by Galaxy Digital, a global leader in digital assets with $9B under management.
About This Role
We are seeking an experienced Backend/DevOps Engineer to own the infrastructure, security, and scaling of our platform. You'll design and manage deployments, build secure systems for API keys and wallets, and ensure reliability as we scale to thousands of agents across multiple trading venues.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage infrastructure deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP.
- Develop secure key management systems for API keys and wallet abstraction.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and incident handling for execution nodes.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines and streamlined developer workflows (GitHub Actions).
- Optimize infrastructure for reliability, security, and scalability.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to support execution and receipts systems.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 5+ years in DevOps or backend infrastructure roles.
- Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- Security-first mindset with experience in key management and access control.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
Professional Experience
- Proven track record scaling systems to production usage.
- Background in fintech, trading, or Web3 infrastructure preferred.
- Strong understanding of deployment best practices and incident response protocols.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Flexible PTO and sick leave policies
- Fully remote-friendly, with flexible working hours
- Access to cutting-edge AI and trading technologies
- Opportunity to design core infra for a fast-growing product
- Direct impact on product reliability and security
Our Technology Stack
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, GitHub Actions
- Backend: Node.js, Go, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Security: Key management systems, wallet abstraction
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
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