DevOps Engineer (100% remote) at Tether in Scott Township, IA

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Specialist to architect, implement, and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, with a strong focus on test-driven deployment, automated release management, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

The ideal candidate will containerize services using Docker, manage build, compilation, and publishing workflows for JavaScript, TypeScript, and C++ packages, and design robust multi-language build pipelines leveraging CMake or similar build tools.

The role also includes automating build, tagging, and publication processes across web, desktop, and mobile platforms to ensure consistent and traceable releases. Deep expertise in Linux system administration, networking, and IaC tools is essential to deliver

scalable, secure, and highly available deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and management of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (and similar tools), ensuring fast, reliable, and reproducible software delivery.
• Implement and enforce test-driven deployment systems, integrating automated testing, validation, and monitoring to maintain code quality and accelerate feedback cycles.
• Containerize applications and microservices with Docker, optimize image builds, and manage deployment pipelines for distributed environments.
• Oversee the build, packaging, and publishing lifecycle for JavaScript, TypeScript, and C++ packages, including versioning, semantic tagging, and NPM or internal registry publication.
• Develop and maintain cross-platform build pipelines using CMake or equivalent tools, ensuring consistent compilation and release workflows across web, desktop, and mobile.
• Automate end-to-end release processes, including tagging, building, signing, and distributing mobile, web, and desktop applications.
• Define and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure environments.
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to troubleshoot deployment issues, optimize performance, and improve release reliability.
• Continuously improve observability and feedback loops, leveraging monitoring and alerting systems to maintain operational excellence.

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Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or equivalent tools at scale in a production environment.
• Strong proficiency in test-driven deployment methodologies, including writing and maintaining automated test suites for integration and end-to-end validation.
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker, including image creation, registry management, and basic orchestration patterns.
• Experience managing package lifecycles for JavaScript and TypeScript, including versioning, compilation, semantic tagging, and publishing workflows to NPM.
• In-depth knowledge of C++ build systems, specifically CMake, with proven experience optimizing native build and deployment pipelines.
• Advanced Linux system administration and networking skills, including shell scripting, package management, performance troubleshooting, firewalls, and VPN configuration.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with mobile CI/CD automation, including build, tagging, and publication for iOS and Android applications
• Advanced knowledge of release management practices, including automated versioning, signing, and artifact distribution.

Preferred:

• Exposure to observability and monitoring systems, leveraging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK for deployment health tracking.
• Experience working in high-availability, security-sensitive environments, especially in fintech, blockchain, or distributed systems contexts.
• Experience deploying and managing blockchain-based applications.
• Exposure to AI/ML pipelines, including automated model training, evaluation, and deployment using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Important information for candidates Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles:

• Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/
• Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.
• Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms.
• Double-check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in **@**http://tether.to **or @**http://tether.io
• We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.

When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.