DevOps Engineer

AAA Global; England; Hybrid; GBP 113,991 - 151,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on innovation in crypto trading

Opportunities for growth

Flexible working schedule

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in London seeks a Senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer. In this role, you'll design and manage the infrastructure for high-frequency trading, optimizing performance and ensuring security. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in DevOps, with a strong background in AWS and cryptocurrency. Enjoy a flexible, remote work environment while working on innovative trading solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior DevOps role within HFT.
• Proficient in optimizing system performance to reduce latency.
• Extensive expertise in AWS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a resilient AWS-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Implement robust security measures in a high-risk trading environment.

Skills

Expertise in high-frequency trading

Performance optimization

AWS mastery

Advanced networking

Automation with IaC

Database monitoring

Cloud security practices

Communication skills

Crypto enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Prometheus

Grafana

Kafka

Job description

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Consultant - Quant + Software Engineering

SENIOR CLOUD AND DEVOPS ENGINEER – ULTRA LOW LATENCY HIGH FREQUENCY TRADING CRYPTO

Participation in the core team bonus pool (20% of net P&L)

Company Description

We are an innovative and fast‑paced proprietary trading firm specializing in high‑frequency trading strategies within the cryptocurrency space. We leverage cutting‑edge technology to seize opportunities in digital asset trading, with a strategic focus on the Tokyo region. Our distributed team of talented professionals is dedicated to pushing the limits and redefining what’s possible in crypto trading.

Role

Our trading strategies require robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure. We are looking for a senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer to join our team and help build the backbone of our trading operations. Full‑time; Start Date: As soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Design & maintain infrastructure: architect, deploy, and manage a highly resilient AWS‑based infrastructure to support high‑frequency trading (HFT) strategies.
• Enhance performance: collaborate with developers and traders to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal low‑latency trading.
• Drive automation: create automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure management and operational processes, reducing manual intervention.
• Fortify security: implement and continually improve robust security measures to protect systems in a high‑risk trading environment.
• Collaborate across teams: work closely with developers, traders, and analysts to understand their needs and deliver solutions that boost productivity and system reliability.
• Manage production infrastructure: oversee and maintain the firm’s production trading infrastructure, including automating real‑time and batch jobs.
• Resolve technical issues: troubleshoot and resolve technical problems such as server downtime and network connectivity issues.
• Monitor & improve performance: proactively monitor system performance, identify and address potential bottlenecks, and ensure seamless trading operations.

Skills

• Proven expertise: at least 5 years of experience in a senior DevOps role within high‑frequency trading (HFT) environments in the cryptocurrency sector. Experience working at AWS or Binance is a plus.
• Performance optimization: proficient in optimizing system performance across hardware, software, system, and network levels to reduce latency and enhance throughput.
• Cloud mastery: extensive expertise AWS is essential; insider knowledge preferred. Familiarity with additional cloud platforms is a plus. Strong understanding of load balancing required.
• Advanced networking: deep expertise in UDP, TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPN technologies, and the full network stack.
• Automation advocate: strong background in IaC with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar; adept at scripting in Python, Bash, and other languages.
• Monitoring & databases: experience with Prometheus, Grafana, time‑series databases (e.g., TimescaleDB, InfluxDB), and Kafka.
• Security & compliance: in‑depth understanding of cloud security practices and threat management; vigilant in safeguarding high‑stakes environments.
• Crypto enthusiast: passionate about cryptocurrencies.
• Effective communicator: fluent in English; excels in collaborative, remote team settings.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Personality Traits

• Entrepreneurial mindset: driven by innovation and a proactive approach.
• Highly motivated & results‑oriented: committed to achieving goals and delivering high performance.
• Team‑oriented problem solver: skilled at resolving issues collaboratively while minimizing conflicts.
• Thorough & analytical: strong in structured communication and meticulous in approach.

Reasons to Join

• Impact: be at the forefront of innovation in the crypto trading industry. Your work will directly influence our trading capabilities and performance.
• Growth: work with a passionate and experienced team, where you’ll have the opportunity to grow and expand your skills.
• Flexibility: enjoy the freedom of working remotely, with a flexible schedule that suits your lifestyle.
• Environment: this opportunity offers a collaborative, flat‑structured, and entrepreneurial setting.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Location

London, England, United Kingdom