Murex DevOps Engineer

Murex DevOps Engineer at Sohodragon. About the role Sohodragon is seeking a skilled Murex DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in Mexico City. This role is pivotal in enhancing our Murex platform's performance and reliability, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes. As a contract position, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize our DevOps practices and support our financial services clients. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of our systems and processes, making a significant impact on our operations.

Key facts Location: Mexico City, Cuauhtémoc Engagement: Contract

What you'll do

• Collaborate with software development and IT operations teams to streamline the deployment of Murex applications, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes for Murex applications.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in real-time, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible to ensure consistent and reliable environments.
• Implement security best practices within the Murex platform, including vulnerability assessments and compliance checks.
• Work with database administrators to optimize database performance and ensure data integrity within Murex.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems, ensuring rapid response to incidents and outages.
• Engage in capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure the Murex environment can handle increasing workloads.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables related to Murex deployments and upgrades.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the DevOps practices within the organization.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a DevOps role, preferably with a focus on Murex or similar financial platforms.
• Strong understanding of Murex architecture and its components, including trade processing, risk management, and reporting functionalities.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for automation tasks.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, particularly in deploying and managing Murex applications.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols, as well as experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance standards related to Murex operations.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management frameworks.
• Previous experience in a financial institution or fintech environment.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Murex certifications.

Skills & tools

• Murex platform expertise
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Version control systems (Git)

Practical notes

This position is based in Mexico City, Cuauhtémoc, and is offered as a contract role. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in Mexico and may require a work visa, depending on their nationality. This role may involve occasional on-call duties and the need to work outside regular hours to address critical issues.