DevOps Engineer

iSAM Securities
London, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Configuration Management Complex Networks DevOps Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Ansible Prometheus Data Logging Delivery Pipeline Grafana Kubernetes
+1 more
Terraform

Job description

We’re seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our DevOps Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will manage the infrastructure and delivery systems crucial for our quants, traders, and developers. You’ll design, automate, and optimize deployment workflows in a hybrid AWS and on-prem environment, directly impacting the firm’s efficiency and security., * Architect, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure across AWS and on-prem environments.

  • Design and maintain reusable Terraform modules for Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Automate configuration management and system provisioning using Packer and Ansible.
  • Build and own CI/CD pipelines for fast and reliable software delivery.
  • Develop and maintain automation tooling and scripts, preferably in Python or Go.
  • Deploy, manage, and scale containerized workloads with Kubernetes and Helm.
  • Run and improve our GitOps delivery model using tools like ArgoCD and Atlantis.
  • Manage and optimize OpenSearch clusters.
  • Administer and optimize Linux-based systems for security, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with developers to enhance tooling and streamline deployments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues across the stack.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * 5+ years of experience in architecting and managing scalable infrastructure on AWS.

  • Strong networking fundamentals and experience diagnosing complex network issues.
  • Solid experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK/OpenSearch.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or Go.
  • Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Adaptability to new technologies and unexpected challenges.
  • Strong analytical skills for breaking down complex problems logically.
  • Collaborative nature prioritizing team success over individual achievements.
  • Accountability in following through on commitments and owning mistakes.
  • Proactive growth mindset with a focus on continual improvement.

About the company

iSAM is an innovative, financial technology firm specialising in quantitative trading, comprised of iSAM Funds and iSAM Securities.

iSAM Securities regulated by the FCA, SFC, and CIMA registered, is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology and prime services to institutional clients and trading venues globally. The firm offers full-service prime brokerage and execution via its cutting-edge proprietary technology, as well as market leading analytics, cleared through the group’s bank Prime Brokers.

iSAM Funds is an alternative asset manager specialising in systematic investing. Each strategy is unique, provides a specialist quantitative approach and is designed to deliver highly diversifying absolute returns for institutional portfolios.

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