About the role
Role Summary:
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Lead/ Operations Tech 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.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Team & stakeholder leadership - Lead an operations team 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.
Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17 & above) is mandatory.
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.
Here’s what we offer:
Compensation – INR 50 Lacs to 1 Crore fixed, plus a meaningful performance bonus on top.
Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.
Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.
Adventure together – Annual offsites (international & domestic) plus regular team outings.
Performance rewards – Attractive bonuses for those who go above and beyond.
Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.
Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.
Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.
Annual Education Allowance – Take any external course, or certification that makes you better at your craft.
Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.
Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.
Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.
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