DevOps Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

JobType: full-time

Requirements

• Lead and guide a team of 4–5 DevOps / Production Support Engineers, promoting operational excellence and fostering team development
• Deliver Level 1 and Level 2 support for critical Production Trading systems and infrastructure
• Take ownership of and manage the widely used Order Management System (OMS) and Market Data delivery systems
• Monitor, diagnose, and report on the health and performance of trading systems and infrastructure
• Drive incident management efforts, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and lead post-incident reviews to enhance platform stability
• Work closely with Traders, Quants, Developers, and external clients to understand operational needs and resolve issues promptly
• Design and deploy automation solutions, self-healing mechanisms, and improvements to support system reliability
• Act as the primary technical escalation contact for trading platform users
• Ensure seamless operational handovers across regions in accordance with the Follow-The-Sun support model
• Participate in deployment planning, release management, and preparation for production readiness
• Support initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure scalability, observability, and continuous enhancement
• Adapt to non-standard working hours as required by project schedules and market demands

• Over 5 years of experience in DevOps / Production Support, preferably in Trading or Financial Services sectors
• Proven experience leading or mentoring teams of at least 4–5 engineers
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized engineering institution
• Strong practical knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration
• Excellent scripting and automation abilities in Python and Bash/Shell scripting
• Ability to manage multiple incidents and tasks efficiently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Solid understanding of Incident Management, RCA procedures, and operational best practices
• Experience working within a Follow-The-Sun support framework and managing smooth operational transitions
• Basic proficiency in SQL and database query writing
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English
• Good understanding of financial products including Cash Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, Currencies, Commodities, and FX markets
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Trading Lifecycle, Futures & Options trading, and electronic trading systems

• Experience supporting low-latency or high-frequency trading environments
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure management
• Understanding of exchange connectivity and market data systems
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and effectively mentor junior engineers

Must-have skills

hft

Good-to-have skills

Python scriptingbash scriptinglinuxHFT OR MFT