Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Part-Time, Equity-Only)

## About the role Qompyl is an early-stage fintech startup building a mobile-first, hands-on, visual, and gamified strategy builder that empowers traders to create and refine trading strategies with ease. Our goal is to make advanced financial tools simple, intuitive, and accessible — closing the gap between complex market data and real decision-making. We are a global, async-first, part-time team that values autonomy, clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful communication. ## Role Overview Qompyl is looking for a Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to help manage, optimize, and scale the cloud infrastructure behind our mobile-first fintech platform. Working closely with the engineering team, you will support deployments, improve CI/CD processes, maintain platform reliability, and ensure our Azure environment remains secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This is a part-time, equity-only role suited for someone seeking a meaningful side engagement alongside full-time work or consulting projects. ## Key Responsibilities - Design, manage, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure to support the Qompyl platform and future growth. - Deploy and maintain containerized services using Docker and Azure-native technologies. - Develop, manage, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and related automation tools. - Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability through logging, monitoring, and alerting systems. - Collaborate with software engineers to support application deployments, integrations, and feature releases. - Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, including access controls, network security, encryption, and role-based permissions. - Monitor cloud resource utilization and proactively identify opportunities to optimize performance and reduce costs. - Develop automation scripts and operational tooling to improve deployment efficiency and reduce manual effort. - Design and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. - Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues across cloud environments. - Document cloud architecture, deployment procedures, operational processes, and infrastructure standards. - Contribute to a culture of ownership, transparency, teamwork, and continuous improvement. ## Requirements - Experience managing cloud infrastructure, preferably in Microsoft Azure. - Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker. - Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. - Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, access controls, and infrastructure best practices. - Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting in production environments. - Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues in a cloud environment. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote team. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. ## 💡 Please Note - Equity-Only Structure This is a part-time, equity-only role, suitable as a side engagement alongside a primary job or consulting work. The position will transition to compensated status after the MVP launch and once funding or sustainable revenue is secured.