Team Lead Technical Operations (all genders)

DIGITEC Financial Technologies and Services; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Education budget

Job summary

DIGITEC Financial Technologies and Services GmbH is seeking a hands-on Team Lead Technical Operations to steer the reliability, resilience, and modernization of our D3 SaaS platforms. You will lead a multinational TechOps team across Hamburg, London, and Singapore, driving automation and observability while aligning with DevOps, Security, and Product teams.

You will champion SRE and Operational Excellence, develop your team, and guide incident response, continuity planning, and scalable

Qualifications

• Several years of experience operating business-critical SaaS and cloud applications with leadership in technical teams.
• Proven hands-on experience with SRE, observability, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliable, secure, and scalable operation of our D3 SaaS platforms.
• Drive service reliability using SRE principles including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets and observability.
• Oversee incident, problem, and escalation management and strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Drive automated, standardized, observable, cloud-native operations and KPIs.
• Lead and develop a multinational TechOps team across Hamburg, London and Singapore.
• Provide technical and operational direction while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Development, Security, Product and Service Delivery to improve services.

Skills

SRE principles

Leadership experience

Observability

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps practices

Stakeholder management

Hands-on mindset

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

AIOps

Cloud-native tools

Job description

Join us as our Team Lead Technical Operations and help shape the reliability, resilience, and future of DIGITEC’s SaaS operations!

DIGITEC is a leading provider of Foreign Exchange SaaS solutions, specializing in FX Swaps, NDFs, and Money Markets. We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Team Lead Technical Operations to lead our TechOps team and ensure the reliable, secure, resilient, and scalable operation of our D3 SaaS platforms.

In this role, you will combine technical leadership, people development, and operational ownership, leading a multinational TechOps team of four people based across Hamburg, London, and Singapore. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a key role in evolving our operations from manual and infrastructure-centric processes toward a more automated, standardized, observable, and cloud-native environment, applying SRE and Operational Excellence principles.

You will work closely with DevOps, Development, Security, Product, and Service Delivery to continuously improve how we operate our platforms and deliver reliable services to our clients.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Operations & Reliability

• Lead the reliable, resilient, secure, and scalable operation of our D3 SaaS platforms.
• Drive service reliability using SRE principles, including SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, observability, and reliability engineering.
• Oversee incident, problem, and escalation management while strengthening Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and technical resilience.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Drive the evolution toward automated, standardized, observable, and cloud-native operations.
• Continuously improve operational processes, tooling, automation, and KPIs to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Promote a culture of Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, and effective problem management.
• Lead and develop our multinational TechOps team across Hamburg, London, and Singapore, fostering ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide technical and operational direction while remaining hands‑on where needed.
• Work closely with DevOps, Development, Security, Product, and Service Delivery to align priorities, solve operational challenges, and continuously improve our services.

Preferred qualifications

• Several years of experience operating business-critical SaaS and cloud applications, combined with proven leadership experience in technical teams.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SRE and Operational Excellence, including observability, SLIs/SLOs, automation, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Solid experience with incident, problem, and escalation management in production environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, networking, operating systems, and containerization.
• Good knowledge of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, technical resilience, and security principles relevant to SaaS operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• A hands‑on and proactive mindset, with the willingness to understand the technical details of our D3 product family.

Nice to have

Experience with one or more of the following would be an advantage:

• ITIL certification or practical experience with ITIL-based service management.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Experience with AIOps, operational automation, or cloud-native transformation.
• Experience working in regulated environments, ideally financial services.

What we offer as an employer

• Join an Innovative Leader: Be part of a pioneering SaaS tech company recognised as the global standard in its category, experiencing impressive double‑digit annual growth.
• Transform a Major Market: Contribute to our mission of revolutionising the FX Swaps market with cutting‑edge solutions and technologies.
• Be part of an international work force: Work within a truly multi‑national team, collaborating with colleagues from across the globe, located in London, Hamburg, and Singapore.
• Make an Impact: Hone your skills in small teams where your ideas matter, actively shaping your role and driving your personal growth.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits: Benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 30 days of annual paid leave.
• Invest in Your Development: Access a €1,000 (or equivalent in local currency) yearly budget dedicated to further education and professional development.

Our commitment to inclusion:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders and identities, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team

About us

DIGITEC Financial Technologies and Services GmbH stands at the forefront of the financial technology sector, renowned for developing cutting‑edge software solutions. Our innovative products encompass a wide spectrum, from pricing and settlement solutions for FX/MM businesses to FX market data services. With over 40 prominent banks worldwide, spanning Europe, America, Asia, and Australia, among our esteemed clientele, we have solidified our position as a global leader.

At the heart of our success is our exceptional team, comprised of approximately 80 dedicated professionals boasting expertise in software development, financial mathematics, sales, IT systems, and more. Operating from three key locations—Hamburg (headquarters), London, and Singapore—we champion equal opportunities and foster a culture of respect and collaboration, ensuring a welcoming and supportive work environment for all.

Join us as we continue to redefine the landscape of financial technology with DIGITEC.