DevOps Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join a well-established financial services company operating in the fintech and trading space, known for delivering innovative digital platforms to a global client base. With a strong focus on technology-driven growth, they are expanding their engineering team. As the DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible of developing a sustainable infrastructure for the client applications and ensure high range of capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on cloud platform (AWS)
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Write and maintain scripts for infrastructure and application management (using Shell and Python).

 

Kubernetes Management:

• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement best practices for Kubernetes resource management and security.
• Work with development teams to optimize container orchestration and deployment strategies.

 

Database Implementation and Management:

• Design, implement, and manage database systems to ensure data integrity, performance, and reliability. (MYSQL,PostgreSQL and MongoDB)
• Work with development teams to optimize database queries and indexes.

CI/CD Pipeline:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure quick and reliable deployment of applications using Github, Gitlab or Jenkins.
• Integrate automated testing and security scanning into CI/CD workflows.

Monitoring and Logging:

• Set up and manage monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, NewRelic or DataDog)

 

Collaboration:

• Work closely with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices and ensure compliance with security standards.

 

Troubleshooting:

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance and scalability issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

 

Backup and Recovery:

• Develop and implement backup strategies to ensure data is regularly and reliably backed up.
• Perform regular backup verification and testing to ensure data recovery capabilities.
• Implement disaster recovery plans and conduct regular drills to ensure preparedness.

 

Documentation:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Terraform is a must.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Github or Gitlab is a must.
• Hands-on with containerization and orchestration tools Docker, and Kubernetes is a must.
• Experience with Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ElasticSearch and NewRelic or DataDog
• Knowledge of MYSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REDIS, and Kafka.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and network protocols.
• Good scripting skills using Shell and Python would be a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.