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

About Qompyl 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. Learn more at 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. If you're excited about joining an early-stage mission-driven startup and helping build a next-generation trading platform, we’d love to hear from you. Originally posted on Himalayas