Bitcoin Suisse is the Swiss crypto-native pioneer and trusted gateway to crypto asset investing. As the leading crypto service provider in Switzerland, we operate across the most relevant crypto exchanges and provide brokerage, custody, staking and other crypto-related services at the forefront of technical innovation. We are as dedicated to our clients as we are passionate about cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology. We make things happen and have helped to shape the crypto and blockchain ecosystem in Switzerland as a driving force in the development of the ‘Crypto Valley’. Bitcoin Suisse is headquartered in Zug with offices in Copenhagen, Vaduz and Bratislava and targets (ultra-) high-net-worth private individuals and institutional clients.

Senior Linux Platform & Blockchain Operations Engineer

We are hiring a Senior Linux Platform and Blockchain Operations Engineer to support, enhance, and continuously improve Linux-based infrastructure used for blockchain-related workloads. We welcome applications from candidates who have strong Linux fundamentals, operational discipline, and adaptability required in the dynamic environment of blockchain and crypto platform development. We also require a strong learning mindset and a proactive approach to ownership and continuous improvement.

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and continuously improve Linux-based infrastructure supporting blockchain and related platform services
• Deploy, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot blockchain nodes and supporting platform components across multiple environments
• Ensure service availability, reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring, alert management, and capacity planning
• Drive automation of operational tasks, deployments, and recurring maintenance activities
• Implement and continuously enhance observability solutions and operational visibility
• Collaborate closely with platform, security, networking, and engineering teams to deliver resilient and secure services
• Execute routine maintenance activities and contribute to operational excellence initiatives
• Follow and improve operational procedures, runbooks, and change management processes
• Support access management, security controls, and compliance-related operational activities in accordance with internal policies and standards
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to incident response and service restoration activities

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive Linux fundamentals and proven experience with cloud-based Linux operations
• Experience operating and supporting Linux services in production environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills for incidents, performance bottlenecks, and service degradation
• Scripting and automation experience in at least one language (Bash, Python, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with source code management systems and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Hands-on experience with observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Solid understanding of networking and security fundamentals (SSH, access controls, patching, and firewall concepts)
• Ability to document operational activities, incidents, changes, and lessons learned in a clear and structured manner
• Strong communication skills and effective collaboration across operations, platform, engineering, and security teams
• A proactive mindset with a focus on reliability, automation, and continuous improvement

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to blockchain node operations (deployment, synchronization, upgrades, and monitoring)
• Experience operating infrastructure in cloud and managed service environments
• Participation in incident response, root cause analysis, post-incident reviews, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Understanding of compliance-oriented operations (change evidence, access review support, audit readiness)
• Proficiency in container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)

Why Join Us:

• Work directly within a specialized Linux and Blockchain Operations team
• Play a key role within the wider Infrastructure team, collaborating across platform, security, networking, and operations domains
• Gain hands-on experience in a modern multi-cloud environment
• Direct exposure to state-of-the-art blockchain operations that are a critical component of our business
• Contribute to the reliability, scalability, and evolution of a rapidly growing platform

What we offer

• Expertise: Work with crypto native experts
• Culture: Positive and supportive team culture that relies on common goals, ambitions and values
• Activities: Regular team events and activities
• Ownership: High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Fitness: Multisport Card
• Location: Office location in the new Bratislava downtown (Jurkovičova tepláreň)
• Home Office
• Workation: Enjoy the flexibility of working across designated EU countries, with up to 20 days a year to combine work and travel

Apply now