We are seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive operational excellence and lead a dynamic team in our fast-paced environment. 

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Python with proven leadership capabilities to optimize processes, ensure system reliability, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Team & stakeholder leadership - Lead 3-4 operations professionals and work cross-functionally with developers, system administrators, quants, and traders
• DevOps automation & deployment - Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operational processes and system optimization
• Technical excellence & standards - Drive code reviews, establish development standards, ensure regional consistency with DevOps practices, and maintain technical documentation
• System operations & performance - Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security while managing day-to-day operations
• Incident management & troubleshooting - Coordinate incident response, resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, and implement automated solutions to prevent recurring problems
• Strategic technical leadership - Make infrastructure decisions, identify operational requirements, design scalable architecture, and stay current with industry best practices
• Reporting & continuous improvement - Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership while actively contributing to DevOps process improvements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Proven experience of at least 5 years as a Software Engineer including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, working with complex software projects and environments.
• Excellent knowledge with cloud technologies, containers and orchestration.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Proficient in using Git for version control.

Good to Have

• Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring and alerting systems
• Backend and/or frontend development experience for operational tooling
• Previous experience working in a trading firm or financial services environment
• Knowledge of database management and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of network protocols and system administration