DevOps Engineer (m / f / d)

Alphawave GmbH; Duisburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fintech company in Duisburg is looking for a DevOps Engineer to lead the architectural design of CI/CD processes and manage Java trading algorithms' deployment. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, strong skills in Java and Docker, and in-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins. This role involves collaborating with development teams to ensure system reliability and performance, focusing on innovative solutions in algorithmic trading.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in Software Engineering, with a focus on DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD workflows.
• Competence in scripting (Bash, Python, or Groovy).

Aufgaben

• Architectural design of CI/CD processes.
• Build and manage pipelines for Java trading algorithms.
• Manage application containerization using Docker.
• Maintain Sonatype Nexus for dependency management.
• Support development teams with Eclipse IDE.
• Monitor trading infrastructure for reliability.

Kenntnisse

Software Engineering

DevOps

Release Engineering

Java programming (Spring / JEE)

Docker

Kubernetes

Bash scripting

Python scripting

GitHub workflows

Ansible

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Maven

Gradle

Terraform

Docker

Nexus

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: 80.000 - 100.000 per year

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Software Engineering, with at least 3 years focused on DevOps, Release Engineering, or Infrastructure.
• Architectural Mindset: Proven track record of designing and implementing CI / CD workflows from scratch, demonstrating the ability to think strategically about build systems.
• Tech Stack Proficiency: Strong experience with Java programming (Spring / JEE), ecosystems and build tools (Maven / Gradle plugin development).
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deep understanding of Docker and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes / OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible).
• CI / CD Tools: Proficiency with Jenkins or alternatives (creating pipelines, managing plugins).
• Artifact Management: Experience administering Nexus or Artifactory.
• GitHub Workflow: Solid workflow knowledge of GitHub (branching strategies, Actions, Hooks).
• Scripting: Competence in scripting (Bash, Python, or Groovy) for automation tasks.
• Operating Systems: Strong working knowledge of Linux environments.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting Eclipse IDE setups for development teams; background in the financial sector, specifically with algorithmic trading or futures markets; knowledge in secure virtual networking, cloud / grid-computing, failover / load-balancing strategies and high-availability concepts.

Responsibilities

• CI / CD Architecture & Ownership: Take full responsibility for the architectural design and operational implementation of the continuous integration and delivery processes.
• Pipeline Implementation: Build and manage complex pipelines to ensure automated testing and reliable deployment of Java-based trading algorithms, including scaling Jenkins or migrating to alternatives like GitHub-Actions.
• Infrastructure & Containerization: Manage application containerization using Docker to maintain consistency across development, testing, and production environments.
• Artifact Management: Maintain and organize the Sonatype Nexus repository for efficient dependency management and build artifact storage.
• Collaboration & Standardization: Work closely with the development team to support the Eclipse-based development environment, streamline GitHub workflows, and enforce best practices for version control and release management.
• System Reliability: Monitor and ensure the health and performance of the trading infrastructure, guaranteeing high availability for futures trading.
• Automation: Automate configuration management and repetitive operational tasks to enhance team productivity.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and runtime environments.

Technologies

• Ansible
• Bash
• CI / CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Eclipse
• GitHub
• Gradle
• Groovy
• Support
• Java
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Machine Learning
• Maven
• Nexus
• OpenShift
• Python
• Spring
• Terraform
• Java EE

More

We develop technological solutions for algorithmic trading and quantitative investing.

Our mission is to merge data-driven research, advanced software engineering, and a deep understanding of global markets to build trading systems that analyze markets systematically, execute strategies automatically, and manage risk with precision.

At the core of our approach lies a belief that performance in financial markets can be achieved through logic, mathematics, and technology not speculation. Our proprietary systems are designed to identify repeatable market patterns, optimize execution, and adapt to changing conditions in real time.

By combining quantitative models, machine learning, and high-performance computing, we transform complex data into actionable insights. Our teams operate at the intersection of FinTech, research, and applied mathematics, bridging the gap between academic rigor and practical implementation.

We continuously refine our strategies through extensive backtesting, real-time validation, and iterative optimization. This ensures that every line of code and every model we deploy contributes directly to consistent, measurable performance independent of market cycles or volatility.

Investors and partners choose us because we make complex markets understandable, automate what others still do manually, and translate innovation into tangible results.

Our culture is built on precision, transparency, and intellectual curiosity. We believe in systematic thinking, open collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of improvement because in the world of quantitative finance, every detail counts.

last updated 52 week of 2025