Job Description

• This is a contract opportunity open to Global applicants who are willing to work GMT+3 business hours. To apply, you must answer the Application Questions below and submit an introduction video (you can record this on loom.com) the instructions for which can be found at the bottom of this job description. Please send a link to your completed introduction video to matteo@usebraintrust.com*
  
  

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in Kubernetes architecture and server infrastructure, as well as a solid understanding of Backend API development and deployment. This role requires a blend of expertise in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and the design and management of scalable backend services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for optimizing infrastructure for high availability, security, and performance, while also possessing the ability to develop and maintain APIs that interact with this infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management and Deployment: Implement, deploy, and manage scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant server infrastructure on Kubernetes. Use Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure.
• Backend API Development: Work closely with the software engineering team to design, develop, and maintain APIs. Ensure these APIs are optimized for performance and scalability and are seamlessly integrated with our server infrastructure.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of the infrastructure setup, API endpoints, deployment processes, and best practices.
• System Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions for system performance and health. Analyze system metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize the infrastructure and backend services for peak performance.
• Security: Ensure that all aspects of the server infrastructure and APIs adhere to industry-standard security practices using OWASP/NIST. Regularly conduct security assessments and participate in security audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment of infrastructure and backend services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand their infrastructure needs and provide guidance on infrastructure best practices. Participate in the architectural design of new features with a focus on backend integration.
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work GMT+3 business hours;
• Python language knowledge;
• Django, Django Rest Framework, any other Python based framework (Flask, Quant, FastAPI etc), be familiar with PostgreSQL, Redis, Dramatiq/RQ task processing;
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficient in Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with server infrastructure technologies (e.g., Docker, VMs, Containers, Serverless).
• Solid background in backend API development, preferably with experience in RESTful services;
• Familiarity with network protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, Routing, Load Balancing);
• Knowledge of security best practices and tools for infrastructure and APIs.
• Experience with monitoring and log aggregation tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack);
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS) and Terraform;
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (preferably GitLab CI).
  
  

Confidence Gap

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

About Keyo

We are building a company that reflects the world in which we want to live. One where we can enjoy the convenience of biometrics without compromising our privacy or personal freedom. To make this a reality, our technology allows businesses of all kinds to adopt biometric authentication quickly and easily. With Keyo, people are clocking into work, paying for a coffee, and unlocking doors with a wave of their hand. Our team is remote first, by design. Our talented employees work from all over the world because we want Keyo to reflect the people who use it: global citizens who bring their diverse perspectives to solve unique problems.

We are at an exciting juncture and looking for new voices and ideas to continue building our vision for the company. Keyo believes that the things that make us unique are our greatest strengths. We have an inclusive, global, remote-first workplace that comprises people from all different lifestyles, backgrounds, abilities, and nationalities.

Please note: Keyo is undergoing SOC2 compliance and performs background checks, and provides security training to team members.

Introduction Video

We are thrilled about your interest in joining our team as an Infrastructure Engineer with an API focus! As we've already seen your resume, we invite you to submit an intro video that shares more about who you are beyond the professional details listed on paper. This video will be shared with potential future team members, colleagues, and managers, so it’s the perfect opportunity to make a memorable impression.

Please introduce yourself and let us know why you want to join Keyo. Kindly also spend some time responding to the below prompt:

Discuss a project where you successfully implemented Kubernetes and managed server infrastructure, emphasizing your approach to cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and adherence to security standards like OWASP/NIST.

We encourage you to bring your unique flair to this presentation—show us why you'd be a fantastic addition to our team!