DevOps Engineer (w/m/d) 80-100% - fully remote

About Papers

Papers is a software engineering company founded on high-tech talent. We support the full lifecycle of innovative web3 products — from concept to software market fit — building secure, scalable futures for our clients and the internet at large.

With over a decade of experience and a reputation built on delivering for Fortune 500s and blockchain ecosystems, our teams combine deep technical know-how with a mission to enable meaningful, decentralized innovation.

As a remote-first, engineering-driven team, we work with autonomy and purpose. Our culture is built on meritocracy, long-term thinking, and a commitment to quality over buzz. We aim to collaborate with people who love tech for its own sake and want to help shape the future by solving real-world challenges.

The Role

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team and take responsibility for the stability, automation, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure. You’ll be managing Linux systems, CI/CD pipelines, container environments, and cloud deployments — while also helping evolve how we build, test, and deploy across projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently in a technically-minded team, and who values clarity, pragmatism, and continuous learning.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and improve our Linux-based infrastructure (Ubuntu).
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) to enable efficient software delivery.
• Set up and optimize Docker containers and (optionally) Kubernetes clusters.
• Automate infrastructure management with Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Implement and monitor cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred).
• Configure and maintain Nginx and basic web service stacks.
• Define and enforce backup strategies and disaster recovery processes.
• Use monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and alerting systems to ensure availability.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support critical services.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to streamline integration and delivery.
• Continuously identify and automate repetitive tasks to reduce manual intervention.

Tech Stack Overview

You’ll be working with:

• Linux (Ubuntu), GitLab CI, Docker, Docker-Compose
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Kubernetes (nice to have)
• Nginx, Prometheus, Grafana
• Scripting tools: Bash, Python
• Ansible, Terraform

Your Profile

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure roles.
• Proficient with Linux/Ubuntu system administration.
• Comfortable with Docker and CI/CD workflows
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiar with cloud services like GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Confident working with Nginx, shell scripting, and basic networking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-driven, self-organized, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently.

Bonus if you have:

• Kubernetes or Helm experience
• Security hardening practices
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Background in blockchain/web3 infrastructure
• Experience scaling infrastructure in startup or high-growth environments.

Why join Papers?

🧠 Work with cutting-edge web3 clients and technology.

🌍 100% remote and async-friendly — work from anywhere.

🏖️ 25 days paid vacation per year.

🤝 High ownership, low bureaucracy — your voice matters.

🛠️ Influence the DevOps strategy from day one.

🎉 Regular team events and retreats when possible.

📚 Learning and development supported.