IPFS DevOps Engineer

UltaHost is expanding its infrastructure to support decentralized hosting using IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) . We’re looking for an experienced IPFS DevOps Engineer to architect, deploy, and maintain high‑availability IPFS nodes and pinning services across multiple regions. This is a core position for building our Web3 foundation, and you will work closely with our blockchain team, backend engineers, and infrastructure leads.

Responsibilities

Deploy, manage, and monitor IPFS nodes and clusters across various data centers.

Build and maintain pinning services and content addressing infrastructure.

Integrate IPFS with existing cloud/VPS infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.

Implement automated backups, failover , and redundancy mechanisms for stored content.

Optimize content caching, routing , and data retrieval performance.

Collaborate with the blockchain team to connect IPFS content to smart contracts, NFTs, or decentralized domain systems (e.g., ENS).

Ensure security , rate‑limiting , and access control for IPFS services.

Set up monitoring and alerting systems for node health and data integrity.

Stay updated with latest developments in IPFS, Filecoin, and decentralized storage protocols .

Requirements

3+ years of DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure experience.

Strong knowledge of IPFS , libp2p , or decentralized storage technologies .

Experience deploying and scaling distributed systems (Docker, Kubernetes, etc).

Familiarity with Linux server management , network troubleshooting, and storage optimization.

Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Go preferred).

Understanding of Web3, Ethereum , and smart contract interaction with IPFS.

Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.

Fluent in English, with good communication skills and documentation habits.

Nice to Have

Experience with Filecoin or other IPFS‑compatible storage networks.

Previous work on Web3 hosting platforms , dApps, or blockchain startups.

Familiarity with API rate limiting , access token systems , or pay‑per‑pin models .

Knowledge of decentralized identity (DID), ENS, or domain resolution via IPFS.

Benefits

Work on cutting‑edge Web3 infrastructure at scale.

Build meaningful tools for millions of users globally .

Competitive salary, bonuses, and token equity options .

Fully remote with option to work in Dubai HQ .

Be part of a fast‑growing team pioneering decentralized hosting .

Remote.

Full Time.