Job Description: DevOps Engineer (App Release Management)

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote (US Timezones Only) Salary: Not Specified

Position Overview

Phantom is revolutionizing the crypto ecosystem with its self-custodial wallet, offering a seamless, unified experience for managing accounts and tokens across Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon. We empower users with a single, convenient solution, integrating cutting-edge security features and innovative tools for an enhanced personalized user experience. Phantom provides a next-generation, safe, and easy-to-use self-custodial wallet for everyone. Our strategy has led to significant milestones, including surpassing 16 million Monthly Active Users (MAU), reaching #1 in the Google Play Store finance category, and consistently trending as a Top 50 app across all categories, alongside industry giants like X, PayPal, Coinbase, and ChatGPT.

Responsibilities

As a DevOps Engineer focused on App Release Management, you will be instrumental in building robust CI/CD pipelines and managing the lifecycle of application releases across our mobile and web platforms. Your primary focus will be on ensuring reliable, repeatable deployments and optimizing infrastructure to guarantee the smooth and timely delivery of our applications.

• CI/CD Pipeline Management:
  • Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
  • Implement automated build, test, and release processes using modern DevOps tools.
• Release Coordination:
  • Define and manage release cadences (weekly, bi-weekly).
  • Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth deployment cycles.
  • Establish clear deployment criteria and manage go/no-go decisions.
• Build & Version Management:
  • Maintain semantic versioning practices.
  • Manage release branches, hot-fixes, and ensure build reproducibility.
• Platform-Specific Deployment:
  • Automate and streamline deployments for:
    • iOS: Xcode, App Store Connect, TestFlight
    • Android: Android Studio, Google Play Console
    • Web Extensions: Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure supporting deployments.
  • Monitor infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Monitoring & Incident Response:
  • Implement effective monitoring and alerting solutions.
  • Track deployment health metrics and respond promptly to incidents.
• Quality Assurance & Automation:
  • Establish and enhance QA processes, ensuring adherence to industry-accepted best practices.
  • Drive test automation for product releases, creating efficient test plans and automation scripts integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Perform and guide performance, stress, and end-to-end testing.
• Compliance & Guidelines:
  • Ensure compliance with platform-specific policies (e.g., Apple’s App Store Guidelines, Google’s Developer Policies).
  • Uphold accessibility standards and manage age ratings and content descriptors.
• Monitoring & Feedback:
  • Track key metrics such as crash rates and user feedback post-release.
  • Monitor app store reviews and ratings, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on app release management.
• Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications for mobile (iOS, Android) and web platforms.
• Strong experience with automation and infrastructure tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.) to automate deployment tasks.
• Solid understanding of build reproducibility, semantic versioning, and branching strategies.
• Experience troubleshooting deployment issues, conducting root cause analysis, and documenting clear solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
• QA experience, particularly in test automation, is a significant advantage.
• Previous experience with web3 is a plus.

Application Instructions

Not Specified.

Company Information

Phantom is revolutionizing the way millions of people interact with the crypto ecosystem. Our self-custodial wallet offers a seamless, unified experience for managing accounts and tokens across Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon, empowering users with a single, convenient solution. By integrating cutting-edge security features and launching innovative tools for an enhanced personalized user experience, Phantom provides a next-generation, safe and easy to use self-custodial wallet for everyone.