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An innovative and profitable proprietary trading firm, founded in 2017, is looking for exceptional talent to join its elite global team. Operating at the forefront of high-frequency trading, this organization uses its own capital and leverages cutting-edge mathematical models and complex trading strategies—built, tested, and refined entirely in-house.The role requires working in shifts (16-hour coverage, 7 days a week) and participating in an on-call rotation to ensure the continuous operation of our trading infrastructure.Hybrid: 3 days a week in the officeResponsibilitiesMonitor and manage the real-time operation of high-frequency trading systems.Troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate system issues as needed to maintain high availability.Analyze system performance metrics (e.g., latency) using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent solutions.Collaborate with software engineers, traders, and infrastructure teams to improve system reliability and efficiency.Automate processes and deployments to enhance operational workflows.Manage configurations using tools like Ansible and support CI/CD pipelines.Contribute to system documentation and provide feedback on process improvements.Participate in an on-call rotation to handle critical incidents outside regular hours.Show initiative in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.What You BringRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.3–5 years of IT or software engineering experience.Strong knowledge of Python scripting for automation and tooling.Proficiency with Linux systems, including shell scripting and networking.Strong teamwork and communication skills, including clear and concise writing.Ability to think critically, make decisions under pressure, and escalate when necessary.Willingness to work shifts and adapt to the dynamic demands of HFT operations.Other SkillsExperience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, ElasticSearch, or ClickHouse.Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible and CI/CD systems.Basic experience with AWS cloud services.Knowledge of distributed databases (e.g., ClickHouse).Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.Bonus AttributesExperience in high-frequency trading or other latency-sensitive distributed systems.Familiarity with incident management frameworks and best practices.What we offerThe opportunity to work in a thriving, multicultural, fun environment in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.Corporate workations: we regularly go on corporate trips to unique locations worldwide to work, explore the local culture, and get to know each other better.Opportunities to learn cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.The chance to work with talented professionals in the HFT and crypto trading space.An attractive relocation package if needed – tickets, employment visa, Emirates ID

Title: AWS DevOps EngineerStart date: ASAP Location, Knutsford, Cheshire (hybrid) Salary: Up to £367 per day (inside IR35) Contract: Until the end of Dec 2025 Key Responsibilities:Migrate existing applications from Cloudera to Kubernetes-based platforms, with an upgrade to RHEL 8Support production deployments and releases following strict runbook and change management practicesProvide L2/L3 application support within AWS environments, including incident, problem, and change managementBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation jobs, and DevOps toolchainsDevelop and support Cloud platforms, ensuring availability, performance, and integration with development and analytics pipelinesWork across multi-tier infrastructure involving Linux, Windows, RDBMS, JBOSS, SpringBoot, and Microservice ArchitecturesParticipate in an on-call support rota and proactively manage platform issues and improvementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communications effectivelyEssential Skills:Strong experience in AWS production support (L2/L3)CI/CD pipeline management using Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git, Nexus, Sonarqube, TeamCityAutomation scripting skills with Shell, Python, Chef, or PerlExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShiftProven experience deploying/configuring JBOSS, SpringBoot applicationsExperience in incident response, release management, and change control in live environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsDesirable Skills:Familiarity with microservices and API integrationsKnowledge of Active Directory (AD) for authentication and integrationExperience with monitoring/logging tools such as AppDynamics, ELK, Kibana, and SplunkUnderstanding of security gates and code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube)Experience supporting test environments and resolving infrastructure/application issuesBackground in working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and complex DevOps delivery chains

I am partnered with a Swiss-based company specialising in high-precision timekeeping, scoring, and data handling systems for international sporting events who are seeking a DevOps Team Lead to drive its cloud-native transformation. This is a critical hire offering a 50/50 split between hands-on engineering and team leadership. You’ll play a key role in shaping platform strategy, managing a skilled team, and owning Azure Kubernetes infrastructure end-to-end. Key Responsibilities:50% hands-on DevOps engineering, 50% people and team management.Lead the migration to cloud-native infrastructure (Azure).Manage a DevOps team of 5–8 engineers.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and technical leads.Own and operate Azure-based Kubernetes clusters.Contribute to organisation-wide DevOps strategy and tooling maturity.Core Technical Requirements:Deep hands-on DevOps background.Expertise in:Azure (native cloud solutions preferred)Kubernetes (production-scale clusters)Terraform (IaC best practices)Docker (container orchestration & CI/CD)*Note - The business is prepared to support relocation for EU citizens looking to move to Switzerland.If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a lasting impact on a growing DevOps function, we’d like to hear from you.