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IT Associate, Mid-Level (L2)
Selangor
People – Information Technology /
Full-time /
Hybrid
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CoinGecko is a global leader in tracking cryptocurrency data. Operating since 2014, CoinGecko has built the world's largest cryptocurrency data platform, tracking over 10,000 tokens across more than 400 exchanges, serving over 300 million page views in more than 100 countries. We are proud to have played a major part in mainstream awareness, adoption, and education of cryptocurrency globally.
We at CoinGecko believe that cryptocurrency and blockchain will define the future of finance, bringing greater financial and economic freedom around the world. In anticipation of that future, CoinGecko is building the foundation to scale cryptocurrency market data to serve billions.
We practice transparent salaries and a level structure at CoinGecko:
• The salary range for this position is RM9,021 - RM9,923.
• Learn more about our level structure at CoinGecko's Career Progression.
Please note that this is a hybrid role for those based in Selangor or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As an IT associate, your scope of work will require presence in the office from time to time.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage IT Infrastructure: You will drive key components of IT infrastructure for CoinGecko, including networks, hardware, and software. You will also work on improving existing IT projects at CoinGecko.
- Security: You will drive key components of development, deployment, and execution of controls and defenses to ensure the security and risk mitigation of company infrastructure, which covers all systems, networks, and data.
- Develop Operational Policies: You will drive key components of the establishment and implementation of operational policies and appropriate standards/criteria for hardware, software, email and web firewall, access verification, and encryption requirements.
- Implement IT Solutions: You will drive the implementation of solutions to improve the IT infrastructure of CoinGecko, such as software and hardware upgrades. You are able to pitch a solution that leverages on past data, weigh-in on tradeoffs, etc.
- Troubleshooting: You will be expected to troubleshoot and resolve any hardware, software, or network issues that arise.
- Budgeting: You will be responsible for assisting with the IT budget and ensuring all IT solutions are cost-effective and align with the budget.
- Vendor Management: Participate in vendor acquisition processes which include sourcing for vendors, evaluating vendor proposals, and preparing cost-benefit analysis before giving a final recommendation.
- Documentation: Maintain IT operations guidelines, standards, and templates.
- Plugged-In: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in IT and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's skills.
- Team player: Work collaboratively with IT team members to complete projects in a timely and effective manner. Able to answer IT-related questions from employees related to the work assigned.
- You are required to support any ad hoc tasks as required by the company.
What We Look For In You
- Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with strong knowledge of current IT technologies and trends.
- Integrity: You are trusted to handle highly sensitive and private data and have a clean record of employment. You also have a network of peers and team members who can staunchly advocate for you.
- Knowledge: Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn new knowledge, blockchain/cryptocurrency industry and domain knowledge.
- People Skills: Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of all levels cross-functionally in constructive and collaborative relationships. You love talking to users (our team) and making things work.
- Analytical & data-driven: You use data and are familiar with common tools to analyze your work, prepare a plan of action and troubleshoot problems in your daily work.
- Self motivated: You have an exceptionally high bar for accuracy and quality. You also hold your team to similar standards in their work.
- Strong opinions, loosely held: You are humble in embracing better ideas from others, eager to make things better, open to challenges and possibilities.
- Self-managed: You can set goals and manage your own work. You ensure all deliverables and targets are met within the agreed timeline.
- Problem Solving: You figure out solutions to hard problems with many constraints, using sound judgment to assess risks, and to lay out your argument in a well-structured, data-informed, written narrative.
- Growth mindset: You love delving into new technologies and new ways of doing things. You take initiatives to stay up to date with the latest news and trends.
- You are based in Kuala Lumpur / Selangor and are able to commute on-site locally or overseas for scheduled work as required by your job.
- Nice to have, prior working experience with:
- Jumpcloud or knowledge on Active Directories
- Slack or knowledge on communication tools
- Google Workspace or email apps
Perks at CoinGecko:
• Remote Work Flexibility: Work wherever you feel most productive. We also provide office space in 1Powerhouse (Malaysia) and WeWork (Singapore) if you ever feel like meeting your colleagues in person.
• Flexible Working Hours: No 9-5 structure, work the hours you need to get your tasks done.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide life and hospitalization coverage for you, along with hospitalization coverage for your dependents.
• Virtual Share Options: You'll be entitled to virtual options, with terms and conditions.
• Bonus: You’ll be entitled to a bonus, with terms and conditions.
• Parking Allowance: You will be given a monthly fixed allowance of RM 150 or SGD 100 to ease the cost of traveling.
• Meal Allowance: You will be given a monthly fixed allowance of RM600 or SGD400 to subsidize the cost of your meals.
• Learning Allowance: You will be allocated an annual budget of USD500 (claim basis) to help you continuously learn in the pursuit of your professional and personal development.
• Social Activity Allowance: Want to set a date to watch a movie or play futsal with your colleagues? Get it organized and we subsidize a portion (claim basis) of the cost.
• Annual Company Offsite: We gather once a year to meet each other in person, reflect on the year, and partake in social activities!
CoinGecko is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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What is the meaning of Layer 2?
Layer 2 in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refers to a secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system (the main chain or Layer 1)
The primary purpose of Layer 2 solutions is to solve the scalability and speed issues that many blockchains face, especially those that have become popular and heavily used, like Ethereum
Here are the key aspects of Layer 2 solutions:
- Scalability Enhancement: They help in scaling the main blockchain by handling transactions off the main chain. This reduces the burden on the main chain, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions.
- Types of Layer 2 Solutions: There are various forms of Layer 2 solutions, including state channels, sidechains, plasma chains, and rollups. Each has its own mechanism for interacting with the main chain and handling transactions.
- State Channels: These involve two parties engaging in numerous transactions outside of the main chain, which are then consolidated into a single transaction. This is especially useful for situations where multiple transactions occur between the same parties.
- Sidechains: These are separate blockchains that are connected to the main chain via a two-way peg. They operate independently and can have their own consensus mechanisms but are secured by the main chain.
- Plasma Chains: Plasma chains are similar to sidechains but with a more hierarchical structure. They report back to the main chain regularly and are optimized for mass transaction handling.
- Rollups: Rollups process and store transaction data on a sidechain but post transaction data to the main chain. They come in two varieties: optimistic rollups and zk-rollups, each with its own method of transaction verification.
- Security Considerations: While Layer 2 solutions are generally secure, they can have different security models compared to the main chain. This is an important consideration for users and developers.
- Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
- Adoption and Development: Many blockchain projects are actively developing Layer 2 solutions to enhance their networks. This is an ongoing area of innovation in the blockchain space.