Senior DevOps/Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance system availability and reliability. This hybrid role involves writing code, developing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Join a team recognized for its innovative technology and commitment to excellence in the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Stock grant

401(k) retirement plan

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Daily company lunch allowance

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.
• 5+ years of coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds, and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-team environment and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About Your Team

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be a member of the Enterprise Architecture organization, responsible for ensuring the availability, scalability, and reliability of systems and applications.

Responsibilities within IBKR

• Write and review code, develop documentation and capacity plans, and conduct proof-of-concept work on new technologies.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable build and release processes.
• Serve as an escalation contact for service incidents as part of an on-call rotation.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.
• 5+ years of coding experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare or finance.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in application software development.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grants.
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match.
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a company-paid healthcare premium.
• Wellness screenings, health coaching, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy.
• Daily company lunch allowance and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks.
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams.
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.
• Modern offices equipped with multi-monitor setups.