Lead Software Engineer - Backend with DevOps

SimCorp; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Pension

Hybrid workplace

IP sprints

Professional development

Job summary

SimCorp in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Lead DevOps Engineer to design and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines and Azure-based cloud infrastructure. You will lead end-to-end automation, collaborate with development, QA, platform, operations, and security teams, and drive continuous improvement as a senior individual contributor.

You will work with .NET services, AKS, and modern CI/CD tools while mentoring peers and shaping DevOps standards in a large engineering organisation.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of combined DevOps and software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with C# .NET or equivalent.
• Advanced scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python.
• Proficient with Git; version control practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as force multiplier for a wider engineering team (~50 engineers) by building internal tooling and self-service infrastructure.
• Design, implement, review, and improve CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices end-to-end.
• Deliver production-ready CD pipelines with safe deployment strategies.
• Contribute to .NET services and internal tooling in C# .NET (and F# occasionally).
• Architect and manage Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring availability, scalability, and security.
• Drive automation across build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Define and enforce DevOps standards and governance across the org.
• Monitor and troubleshoot pipelines and infrastructure; maintain docs.

Skills

C# .NET

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Git

Azure

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

AKS

TeamCity

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Azure Monitor

Azure Bicep

Job description

Lead DevOps Engineer WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHERE YOU FIT IN

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. This is a senior individual contributor role – you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, working as a trusted expert alongside our engineering teams rather than as a people manager. Beyond pipeline ownership, you will act as a force multiplier for a broader engineering organisation, collaborating closely with development, QA, platform, operations, and security teams to build robust, secure, and efficient delivery pipelines and cloud operations. The role demands deep engineering and DevOps expertise, combined with a genuine passion for automation and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Act as a force multiplier for a wider engineering team of ~50 engineers — building internal tooling, shared workflows, and self‑service infrastructure to maximise their productivity and autonomy.
• Design, implement, review and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, independently driving improvements from end to end.
• Design and deliver production‑ready CD pipelines, implementing safe deployment strategies.
• Contribute to the development of .NET services and internal tooling in C# .NET (and occasionally F#), working as a fully capable member of the engineering team.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using Azure Bicep, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of production systems.
• Drive automation across build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Define and enforce DevOps standards, governance, and best practices across the engineering organisation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure; maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and configurations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Software Engineering

• Strong programming skills, with hands‑on experience in C# .NET or equivalent.
• 6 - 8 years of combined experience in DevOps and software development, with a strong foundation in both disciplines.
• Advanced scripting skills — PowerShell in particular, as well as Bash and/or Python.
• Proficient with version control — Git or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Extensive practical experience with Azure and Azure DevOps — including Azure Cloud services, architecture, and production‑grade environment management.
• Strong Kubernetes skills - experience with AKS or deploying, managing, and troubleshooting production Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as TeamCity, Azure Pipelines, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with large‑scale .NET codebases is a strong plus — our codebase spans ~1 million lines of code across ~300 projects.
• Experience building or operating production‑grade CD pipelines, with knowledge of safe deployment strategies such as blue/green deployments, phased/canary rollouts, and automated rollback.
• Familiarity with security tools and practices in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Azure B2C/B2B.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ‑400, AZ‑104, AZ‑305) are a welcome bonus, but not a requirement.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement.
• Excellent work‑life balance: flexible work hours, a hybrid workplace model.
• IP sprints; where you have 3 weeks per quarter to spend on mastering your skills as well as contributing to the company development.
• Individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry‑leading, full, front‑to‑back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work.

We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best‑in‑class solutions to our clients.

#Li‑Hybrid SimCorp is a provider of industry‑leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

Discover more about our culture, recruitment process, and commitment to promoting meaningful work

For any questions you are welcome to contact Aditya Gurijala ([e-mail]).

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.