DevOps and Support Engineer

QuantXpress Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

QuantXpress Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Application Support & DevOps Engineer to join our Operations and Infrastructure Team. This role is critical for maintaining the stability and performance of our trading platforms.

Responsibilities include installation and configuration, production support, and automation tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Python, Linux systems, and Docker. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies is a plus.

Join a fast-paced environment dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and scripting.
• Solid experience with Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, including query writing and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain trading platform components across environments.
• Build and manage Docker containers for platform services.
• Provide L2/L3 production support during market hours.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Monitor system health using observability tools.

Skills

Python for automation

Linux system administration

Docker containerization

Shell scripting (Bash)

SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Education

Graduate in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Algorithmic Trading Platform & FIX API Solutions

QuantXpress provides trading APIs, FIX protocol solutions, algorithmic trading software, and low latency trading systems. Our platform supports automated trading, market data APIs, and high‑frequency trading infrastructure for developers and institutions.

Trading API and FIX Protocol Solutions

Build scalable trading systems using our FIX engine, market data APIs, and execution management systems. QuantXpress is a pioneering technology firm specializing in high‑frequency trading (HFT) applications and market data solutions. We build high‑performance, low‑latency systems that empower institutional traders and quantitative funds to execute strategies with precision and speed.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Application Support & DevOps Engineer to join our Operations and Infrastructure Team. This role ensures the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our trading platforms. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are passionate about automation and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

This role combines application support, DevOps engineering, and systems automation. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, containerization, and ongoing production support of trading platforms, collaborating with development teams to streamline deployment, building automation tools, and ensuring resilience, scalability, and high availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain trading platform components across development, staging, and production environments
• Manage system configurations using infrastructure‑as‑code principles
• Ensure consistent and reproducible deployments across environments

Containerization & Orchestration

• Build, manage, and optimize Docker containers for platform services
• Implement container orchestration using Docker Compose and Kubernetes
• Maintain container registries and ensure secure image management

Production Support

• Provide L2/L3 production support for trading platforms, ensuring 24/7 system availability during market hours
• Monitor system health, performance, and reliability using observability tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents with minimal downtime
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support when required

DevOps & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline operational tasks
• Implement infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
• Continuously improve deployment processes to reduce manual intervention

Tooling & Reporting

• Develop and maintain internal tooling for system management, monitoring, and reporting
• Generate operational reports on system performance, uptime, and incident resolution
• Build dashboards for real‑time visibility into platform health
• Automate reporting workflows for internal and client‑facing requirements
• Work closely with development teams to ensure operational requirements are considered during development lifecycle
• Participate in post‑incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis
• Document system architectures, operational procedures, and runbooks

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with cloud technologies
• Knowledge of other programming languages
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Experience and Educational Qualification

• Strong proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and scripting
• Solid experience with Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) for automation tasks
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) – writing queries, performance tuning, and database administration
• Hands‑on experience with Docker for containerization
• Understanding of build processes and tools (Make, CMake, or similar)
• Graduate in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in application support, DevOps, or systems engineering