Head of DevOps

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. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a DevOps strategy that aligns infrastructure growth with 1inch’s business objectives. Team Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of automation and accountability. Infrastructure as Code: Oversee multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters and ensure all environmental changes are managed via automated IaC and GitOps. Developer Enablement: Standardise deployment processes and build self-service tools for secrets management and infrastructure provisioning. Service Reliability: Define and implement SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs to ensure the stability and performance of critical services. Observability & Incident Management: Oversee the full monitoring stack and establish formal incident response and post-mortem processes. Security & Compliance: Enforce "security by design" and maintain strict adherence to ISO 27001 and SOC 2 regulatory frameworks. Cost & Efficiency: Lead infrastructure consolidation initiatives and monitor cloud expenditure to identify strategic cost-saving opportunities. Requirements Leadership Experience: 8+ years in DevOps/Infrastructure with 3+ years in a management role Proven Track Record: Experience scaling DevOps teams in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments Kubernetes Expertise: Deep knowledge of cluster management, networking, and security Automation Mastery: Extensive experience with Terraform (IaC) and GitOps practices Cloud Architecture: Proficiency in managing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Hetzner, GCP) Technical Depth: Strong understanding of service mesh and microservices architecture Observability: Solid experience with observability tools for metrics, logging, and tracing Security Mindset: Practical experience implementing security best practices within CI/CD Strategic Mindset: Balanced approach between long-term strategy and hands-on problem-solving Cloud Governance: Managing multi-provider cloud footprints and resource optimisation Mentorship: Coaching senior engineers and developing future technical leaders Process Design: Crafting standardised, scalable engineering workflows Nice to haves: Web3 Infrastructure: Specific experience in blockchain or decentralised finance (DeFi). Event-Driven Systems: Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or NATS. Chaos Engineering: Experience with resilience testing and fault-injection practices. Edge Computing: Familiarity with CDN optimisation and edge-based service delivery. Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of 1inch protocols and the Web3 landscape. Why join 1inch? Pioneering Spirit: Work with a globally distributed, highly collaborative team that shaped the history of DeFi; from winning hackathons to launching one of crypto's most legendary retroactive governance token airdrops. Impact & Autonomy: Join a fast-paced, supportive environment where fresh ideas are valued. If you have a vision, you will have the space and autonomy to pitch it and make it happen. Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that matches your expertise, paired with a discretionary bonus scheme to reward your impact. Flawless Hardware & Development: We set you up for success by fully providing equipment for your remote workspace, alongside a dedicated learning and development budget to support your professional growth. True Flexibility & Industry Access: Take time when you need it with our unlimited paid time off policy. Plus, represent 1inch on the ground, with opportunities to be deployed to major international crypto events and hackathons as needed. 1inch is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to evaluating all candidates on the basis of their skills, experience, and potential — regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe diverse teams build better products, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.