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