DevOps Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 8000000 (ie INR 30-80 LPA)

Min Experience: 5+ years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

Requirements

Responsibilities

● 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

Qualifications

● 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

Preferred Skills

● 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