Director of Infrastructure Leadership
3 weeks ago
About Us
Academia is the world's leading platform for researchers and scholars to share their work, discover research, and connect with fellow academics globally.
We aim to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone.
Our Vision:
We envision a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless, and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before.
Our platform empowers hundreds of millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding.
Our Mission:
We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Infrastructure to lead our team of 6 Platform and Infrastructure engineers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the team, owning our Infrastructure roadmap, and managing our existing infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the team of 6 Platform and Infrastructure engineers
- Grow the team according to the hiring plan
- Own our Infrastructure roadmap and initiatives
- Manage our existing infrastructure
Requirements:
- Over 10 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Software Engineering
- Leadership roles involving operating on public clouds like AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Strong preference for AWS experience
- Proficient in managing large-scale web infrastructures
- Skilled in optimizing both legacy and contemporary systems
- Well-versed in Linux environments and technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
What You Will Work On:
As the leader of this department, you will direct new initiatives that are akin to the successful projects previously completed by your team.
You will guide your team through similar challenges and opportunities with a focus on continuity and innovation.
Operations and Systems Management:
- Use pgBackRest to improve our PostgreSQL backup processes
- Upgrade and resizing Aurora clusters for more efficient utilization
- Transition system components to private networks to enhance security
- Teach teams how to manage and report on their AWS spending effectively
- Strengthen system defenses with AWS Shield and advanced firewall setups
Development Environment and CI/CD:
- Include static analysis tools like Brakeman in our CI/CD pipeline to routinely check for security vulnerabilities
- Refine our software deployment process to make releases more reliable and efficient
- Enhance the reliability of the test suite to ensure higher software quality
- Provide tools like DBLab to enable developers to use production-like data safely, boosting development speed and accuracy
- Streamline development with containerized environments that mimic production settings
Tech Stack:
Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, React + Typescript, RSpec, Chromatic, Jest, Storybook, CircleCI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Datadog, AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift, Aurora, and many others)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life's needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options
- Mission-Driven Company: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world's research
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