Senior Devops Engineer

Location: Gurgaon (WFO) Experience : 4-6 years About the Company Our client is a Gurgaon-based investment management firm specializes in developing and executing quantitative trading strategies through an automated infrastructure. Leveraging proprietary algorithms, it aims to generate superior risk-adjusted returns by identifying inefficiencies in capital markets. The firm employs a range of fund management strategies across various asset classes, focusing on opportunities with high potential for capital appreciation. With a team of professionals skilled in mathematics and computer science, the company fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment to drive innovation in systematic trading Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Strategy Design: Architect and evolve scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure supporting global algorithmic trading operations. System Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize infrastructure and systems performance, including Linux servers and Python environments. Incident Risk Management: Lead incident response for live trading systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions. Automation CI/CD: Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, or equivalent. Monitoring Alerts: Design and implement proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure high system availability. Workflow Orchestration: Manage and optimize complex workflows using Apache Airflow, including custom DAG development and performance tuning. Database Management: Administer relational databases, write optimized SQL queries for operational reporting and decision-making. Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as a bridge between development, QA, and trading teams, offering operational insights and support. Compliance Documentation: Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain detailed documentation of systems, configurations, and incident reports. Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior DevOps team members. Requirements: Experience: : 4-6 years in a DevOps role, ideally in fintech, trading, or high-frequency environments. Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Technical Skills: Advanced Linux system administration. Strong Python scripting and automation skills. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Docker containerization and orchestration. CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Strong SQL skills; experience with performance tuning Good to Have: Familiarity with Airflow, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and log aggregation (ELK, Loki). Prior experience in live trading environments. NISM certification or exposure to trading regulations. Soft Skills: Proven leadership and team collaboration. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Clear, concise communication and documentation abilities. High ownership mindset and a proactive approach to challenges.