Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Description

[c. £120-200k Comp Package (or equivalent) | Hybrid Working - must be able to fly to Zug, Switzerland 'periodically']

Are you a self-sufficient, hands-on Trading Infrastructure Engineer looking to build and scale cutting-edge trading infrastructure in a fast-moving environment? Our client, a growing systematic trading firm, is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to manage their cloud-based infrastructure, automate mission-critical systems, and drive efficiency across the firm's research and trading operations. This role is broad and highly impactful, requiring someone with a start-up mindset who can work autonomously, optimise cloud architecture, and develop best-in-class automation solutions...

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the firm’s production trading infrastructure, automating real-time and batch workflows
• Implement and refine cloud-based infrastructure, leveraging AWS and automation tooling to enhance scalability and performance
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines, enabling seamless deployment of trading applications
• Strengthen security controls across infrastructure, ensuring reliability and operational resilience
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, spanning cloud, networking, and container orchestration
• Enhance observability and monitoring, proactively identifying bottlenecks and performance gaps
• Collaborate with trading, quant, and engineering teams to ensure infrastructure supports business objectives

What You Bring...

• 5+ years of experience in trading infrastructure, DevOps, or a similar high-performance engineering environment
• Deep expertise in AWS, including cloud networking, security, and automation
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation and infrastructure tooling
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, VPNs, TCP/IP) – no dedicated network team
• Passion for automation-first approaches, with hands-on experience using Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with minimal hand-holding
• Strong problem-solving skills and a start-up mindset, ready to build, scale, and optimise trading systems

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