DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated DevOps Engineer who can quickly understand new concepts and take ownership of backend infrastructure. The role will play an important part in maintaining reliable, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure to support live trading operations across Indian and global markets.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust monitoring and metrics infrastructure to support algorithmic trading systems.
• Provide hands-on technical support for live trading environments running on Linux servers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application, infrastructure, and business-related issues.
• Manage databases and execute SQL queries for operational and on-demand analytics.
• Handle application installations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support network management and troubleshoot network-related problems to ensure stable trading operations.
• Manage Python-based infrastructure, including Airflow, logs, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Develop and maintain Airflow DAGs using Python and optimise existing workflows.
• Manage and optimise infrastructure using Ansible, Docker, and automation technologies.
• Implement proactive monitoring to identify potential issues before they impact trading operations.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams to provide operational support across projects.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, procedures, and operational workflows.
• Ensure infrastructure and operational processes adhere to applicable exchange rules and regulatory requirements.
• Support global market trading operations, including night-shift trading activities when required.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in a DevOps role.
• Experience in a trading or financial technology environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with NSE and other global financial markets is required.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Linux.
• Good working knowledge of Python.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with Docker.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines for frequent testing and deployment.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across application, infrastructure, and network environments.

Good to Have:

• Strong Python programming experience.
• Experience with Apache Airflow.
• NISM certification.
• Previous experience supporting live trading or low-latency environments.

Key Attributes:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and systems.