Technical Manager - Node.js Backend + DevOps (Immediate joiner & need startup experience)

Block-Stars Pvt. Ltd. is a software service provider specializing in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Defi apps. Our team of IT and Software experts enable entrepreneurs and business owners with the latest technological solutions. We are based in Seoul, Japan, Dubai, India, and Sri Lanka, and are known for transforming business models and industries to be future-ready.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Node.js Backend + DevOps Manager at Block-Stars Pvt. Ltd. The role involves day-to-day tasks such as software development, test automation, integration, continuous integration, and infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a backend team of 5–6 developers (Node.js) and collaborate with 1–2 frontend engineers (India/Sri Lanka team)
• Own and drive refactoring of legacy Node.js codebases across both the casino platform and aggregator layer
• Take full responsibility for 24/7 system monitoring and urgent issue resolution during on-call shifts
• Handle Redis TTL-related issues, transaction mismatch bugs, and racing condition scenarios
• Actively participate in critical issue response, including night-time alerts when necessary
• Guide overall system architecture, propose tech upgrades, and identify weak points before failures occur
• Work with Jira, GitLab, and Slack for structured engineering workflows
• Coordinate with DevOps engineers, provide infrastructure direction (Docker/K8s), and ensure proper monitoring (Prometheus, Telegram, Zabbix)
• Manage and lead the DevOps team – while not handling day-to-day infra work, you are responsible for strategic guidance and quality assurance on all deployment and infra-related topics

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, including recent technical leadership or EM-level responsibility
• Advanced proficiency in Node.js, with the ability to read, refactor, and build scalable systems
• Experience with Redis, especially in dealing with TTL, queue-based processing, and concurrency handling
• Familiarity with both PostgreSQL and MongoDB (preferably hands-on experience with both)
• Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes – ability to provide architectural guidance in containerized environments
• Prior experience with real-time systems, preferably in payment, fintech, or transactional systems (iGaming experience not required)
• Experience coordinating with 24/7 ops or on-call teams
• Strong ownership mindset – "see fire, put it out" attitude

Work & Environment

• 100% Remote (team located across India, Sri Lanka, and Korea)
• Tools: Jira, GitLab, Slack, Telegram (alerting), Prometheus, Zabbix
• 24/7 production system — on-call availability for urgent issue response is expected
• DevOps engineers are assigned — you will lead and coordinate them for infrastructure execution
• English fluency not strictly required — ability to understand tasks and document clearly is sufficient