DevOps Lead

iRage; Mumbai; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Annual Education Allowance

Health insurance

Gym membership

Job summary

iRage, a leading Indian high-frequency trading firm, seeks an experienced DevOps Lead to drive operational excellence and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced trading environment.

You will optimize processes, ensure system reliability, and deliver results across deployment, automation, and infrastructure strategy, collaborating with traders and quants to stay at the cutting edge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years as Software Engineer including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17 & above).
• Excellent knowledge with cloud technologies, containers and orchestration.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and Git.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operations team and work cross-functionally with developers, quants, and traders.
• Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operations.
• Drive code reviews, establish development standards, and ensure DevOps consistency.
• Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Coordinate incident response and implement automated solutions to prevent recurring problems.
• Make infrastructure decisions, design scalable architecture, and stay current with industry best practices.
• Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

C++17+

Leadership

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Cloud

Kubernetes

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Nagios

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

iRage is one of India's leading high-frequency trading firms. We build and own everything in-house, from ultra-low-latency execution to full trading infrastructure. Our systems deliver some of the lowest latencies in the market, with order-send speeds under 100 nanoseconds. Our stack is fully in-house: custom FPGA pipelines, kernel-bypass networking, in-house exchange gateways, and a C++ codebase we own end-to-end from market data ingestion to order entry and risk. But great technology alone doesn't move markets. Our quant and tech teams work in lockstep, and the results speak for themselves. Millions of trades. Every day. At lightning speed. iRage is where that tech expertise meets real market impact, at scale, in one of the world's fastest-growing trading ecosystems.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Lead/ Operations Tech Lead to drive operational excellence and lead a dynamic team in our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Python with proven leadership capabilities to optimize processes, ensure system reliability, and deliver results.

• Team & stakeholder leadership - Lead an operations team and work cross-functionally with developers, system administrators, quants, and traders.
• DevOps automation & deployment - Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operational processes and system optimization.
• Technical excellence & standards - Drive code reviews, establish development standards, ensure regional consistency with DevOps practices, and maintain technical documentation.
• System operations & performance - Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security while managing day-to-day operations.
• Incident management & troubleshooting - Coordinate incident response, resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, and implement automated solutions to prevent recurring problems.
• Strategic technical leadership - Make infrastructure decisions, identify operational requirements, design scalable architecture, and stay current with industry best practices.
• Reporting & continuous improvement - Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership while actively contributing to DevOps process improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years as a Software Engineer including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, working with complex software projects and environments.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17 & above) is mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge with cloud technologies, containers and orchestration.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Proficient in using Git for version control.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring and alerting systems.
• Backend and/or frontend development experience for operational tooling.
• Previous experience working in a trading firm or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of database management and SQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of network protocols and system administration.

Here’s what we offer:

• Compensation – INR 50 Lacs to 1 Crore fixed, plus a meaningful performance bonus on top.
• Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.
• Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.
• Adventure together – Annual offsites (international & domestic) plus regular team outings.
• Performance rewards – Attractive bonuses for those who go above and beyond.
• Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.
• Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.
• Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.
• Annual Education Allowance – Take any external course, or certification that makes you better at your craft.
• Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.
• Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.
• Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.