Senior DevOps Engineer (Trading Platform)
The Trading Infrastructure team is developing a cutting-edge Trading Platform tailored for multi-asset trading. This platform prioritizes low-latency execution, robust risk controls, and seamless integration across various trading functions.
The platform is constructed with a modular architecture featuring core components like market data feeds, order gateways, execution algorithms, risk engines, UI dashboards, middle office reconciliation, and account infrastructure. The team focuses on event-driven, deterministic system design, real-time observability, and high-level security.
The technology stack comprises Java for low-latency operations, Python, Web UI technologies (React/Ag-Grid), Aeron, ClickHouse, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tooling with automation, scalability, and performance as core tenets. AI-powered tools are also utilized to enhance efficiency and quality throughout the development process.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure for trading systems, involving CI/CD pipelines, observability stack, and runtime environments.
- Administer and optimize databases such as AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse.
- Automate provisioning and configuration of EC2 instances and related resources using Ansible and other infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Ensure secure and stable environment by following best practices for VPC design, IAM governance, and secret management.
- Create and maintain system metrics and alerts using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
- Establish and enforce GitHub repo and branching standards across development teams.
- Drive cost-effective infrastructure utilization through monitoring, optimization, and cost control strategies.
- Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery processes for critical systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to containerize services and optimize runtime performance.
- Evaluate and integrate AI/LLM tools for enhanced automation, diagnostics, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or SRE for high-availability, real-time systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cost monitoring tools.
- Proficient in provisioning and config management using Ansible; Terraform experience preferred.
- Solid knowledge of ClickHouse and PostgreSQL with additional familiarity in kdb+ or InfluxDB.
- Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and deployment automation.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging stacks; experience with Prometheus/Grafana preferred.
- Strong understanding of security principles and measures for IAM, encryption, and system security.
- Ability to optimize computing resources to ensure optimal performance within budget constraints.
- Proficiency in using AI tools for automation, diagnostics, or efficiency enhancements.
Communication & Collaboration
- Fluent in English; additional language skills a bonus.
- Comfortable collaborating in a global team with colleagues across various regions.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at different levels and across functions.
- Capable of explaining complex systems to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexibility in work hours and remote work options
- Internal mobility program for career advancement
- Company benefits like a cryptocurrency visa card upon joining
About [organization]:**
Founded in 2016, [Organization] serves over 80 million customers worldwide, making it the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency platform. The mission is to make cryptocurrency accessible to all. The company is committed to innovation, security, and accelerating cryptocurrency adoption in a fair and inclusive digital ecosystem.
[Organization] is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where opportunities are provided transparently. Diversity and inclusion are highly valued, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicants' personal data will only be used for recruitment purposes. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
