platform engineer

CryptoTicker is an internationally focused crypto and Web3 news platform that emphasizes speed, performance, and editorial quality. The platform serves a global audience and operates on a modern, scalable technology stack.

• Operate, maintain, and continuously optimize the platform;
• Own deployments, environments, and release processes on Vercel;
• Administer and extend the CMS based on Strapi;
• Maintain, monitor, and optimize databases including Supabase, Neon, and PostgreSQL;
• Ensure performance, availability, and security across the entire stack;
• Manage DNS, caching, security rules, and WAF via Cloudflare;
• Diagnose and resolve production issues;
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability;
• Support and integrate Web3-related features, APIs, and external services;
• Collaborate with editorial and product teams on new features and technical requirements.

• Strong experience with Next.js in production environments;
• Hands-on experience with Vercel deployments and environment management;
• Solid knowledge of Strapi including custom content types, APIs, and roles & permissions;
• Experience with PostgreSQL and managed services such as Supabase or Neon;
• Good understanding of modern web performance, scalability, and security concepts;
• Familiarity with Cloudflare (DNS, caching, security, WAF);
• Basic to solid understanding of Web3 and blockchain technologies;
• Self-driven, reliable, and comfortable working in a remote-first setup;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken);
• Nice to have: German language skills.

• Flexible engagement model;
• High ownership and technical responsibility;
• Direct impact on a high-traffic crypto media platform;
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making;
• Competitive compensation based on experience and availability.