1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self‐custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.So if you're someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry‐changing team.Location: We prioritise candidates who are based in Dubai then consider those working remotely in one of our European Hub Locations (UK, Spain or Germany).1inch is seeking a Head of DevOps to spearhead our infrastructure and platform engineering department. This is a pivotal leadership position where you will transform traditional infrastructure support into a world‐class platform engineering function. You will lead a dedicated team of engineers to build resilient, multi‐cloud environments that empower our developers to deploy and manage services independently. By balancing strategic vision with technical rigour, you will ensure our global decentralised systems remain secure, scalable, and exceptionally reliable.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Define and execute a DevOps strategy that aligns infrastructure growth with 1inch's business objectivesTeam Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a high‐performing engineering team while fostering a culture of automation and accountabilityInfrastructure as Code: Oversee multi‐cloud Kubernetes clusters and ensure all environmental changes are managed via automated IaC and GitOpsDeveloper Enablement: Standardise deployment processes and build self‐service tools for secrets management and infrastructure provisioningService Reliability: Define and implement SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs to ensure the stability and performance of critical servicesObservability & Incident Management: Oversee the full monitoring stack and establish formal incident response and post‐mortem processesSecurity & Compliance: Enforce "security by design" and maintain strict adherence to ISO 27001 and SOC 2 regulatory frameworksCost & Efficiency: Lead infrastructure consolidation initiatives and monitor cloud expenditure to identify strategic cost‐saving opportunitiesRequirementsLeadership Experience: 8+ years in DevOps/Infrastructure with 3+ years in a management roleProven Track Record: Experience scaling DevOps teams in fast‐paced, high‐growth tech environmentsKubernetes Expertise: Deep knowledge of cluster management, networking, and securityAutomation Mastery: Extensive experience with Terraform (IaC) and GitOps practicesCloud Architecture: Proficiency in managing multi‐cloud environments (AWS, Hetzner, GCP)Technical Depth: Strong understanding of service mesh and microservices architectureObservability: Solid experience with observability tools for metrics, logging, and tracingSecurity Mindset: Practical experience implementing security best practices within CI/CDCommunication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‐technical stakeholdersStrategic Mindset: Balanced approach between long‐term strategy and hands‐on problem‐solvingSkillsPlatform Engineering: Building developer‐centric tools to increase engineering velocityCloud Governance: Managing multi‐provider cloud footprints and resource optimisationIncident Response: Leading high‐pressure incident resolution and system recoveryMentorship: Coaching senior engineers and developing future technical leadersProcess Design: Crafting standardised, scalable engineering workflowsNice to HavesWeb3 Infrastructure: Specific experience in blockchain or decentralised finance (DeFi)Event‐Driven Systems: Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or NATSChaos Engineering: Experience with resilience testing and fault‐injection practicesEdge Computing: Familiarity with CDN optimisation and edge‐based service deliveryEcosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of 1inch protocols and the Web3 landscapeWhy you'll love working with usJoin a young, creative team in a fast‐paced and supportive environmentWe're open to new ideas — if you've got a vision, pitch it and make it happenEnjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experienceBe part of a company that's shaping the future of DeFiTake time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation daysGet fully compensated for your work gear — we'll set you up for successWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr