DevOps Lead Software Engineer - Linux/Python/ Shell Scripting

Next Frontier Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TwinThread is looking for a DevOps Lead Software Engineer in London to drive software integration and automation in the low-latency technology group. The role requires collaboration across teams to deliver projects efficiently while ensuring quality and stability in software deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in equities markets, experience with Linux, Python, and Shell scripting, and a self-motivated approach to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience in equities and trading technologies.
• Proficient in Linux and programming languages such as Python and Shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional project discussions.
• Work with teams to prioritize and communicate deliverables.
• Develop functionality and automate processes.
• Ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
• Implement client setups in low-latency environments.

Skills

Equities knowledge

Trading technologies

Financial Information eXchange (FIX)

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Networking

Job description

DevOps Lead Software Engineer - Linux/Python/ Shell Scripting

LONDON, United Kingdom

Job Information

• Job Identification: 210640730
• Job Category: Software Engineering
• Business Unit: Corporate Sector
• Posting Date: 06/26/2025, 02:48 PM
• Locations: 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB
• Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

The Low‑latency technology group is looking for an experienced Software Engineer and Integration specialist with experience in equities markets, connectivity, systems integration and automation to join our JISU COB team in London. The JISU COB Team is responsible for project delivery, including business analysis, project management, client onboarding, release management and plant management. In addition, the role will focus on streamlining end‑to‑end deliveries through automation of manual tasks and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• You will participate in cross‑functional requirements and implementation discussions to review the impact of application changes
• Work with business and product teams to prioritize and communicate status and progress toward daily and weekly deliverables
• Participate in estimating the effort and timelines for delivery
• Develop functionality
• Implement end‑to‑end setup for clients in the low‑latency setup including rollout to production, and post‑release checks
• Ensure comprehensive integration testing coverage exists by understanding the test scope and approach
• Spear‑head automation and streamlining of deliveries working with Application Development and Business Analyst teams
• Partner with Application Development and Business Analyst teams to participate in solution design and ensure testability of functions and application
• Present and/or elevate project and technical needs
• Excellent knowledge of S/W and H/W Client onboarding on Linux servers
• Ensure quality delivery and stability

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Self‑motivated, self‑directed, and thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑visibility work environment.
• Experience in equities, trading technologies, Financial Information eXchange (FIX)
• Experience in Linux, Networks, FPGAs, Python, Shell scripting and other programming languages.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.