Senior Site Reliability/DevOps Engineer

Hermeneutic Investments; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Site Reliability/DevOps Engineer to build and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting trading operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of AWS experience and strong skills in system monitoring and automation. Responsibilities include optimizing performance, managing security configurations, and ensuring system reliability. The role demands collaboration with trading teams and provides a rigorous technical environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Strong experience in infrastructure automation using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proven experience managing and optimizing system performance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Design and maintain high-performance database systems.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems.
• Manage backup and disaster recovery processes.

Skills

AWS services (EC2, RDS, EKS, VPC, IAM)

Infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog)

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Scripting skills (Bash, Shell script)

Job description

Description

About the Role:

We're looking for an Senior Site Reliability/DevOps Engineer to join our hedge fund's technology team. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining our cloud infrastructure that powers our trading operations.

This role combines expertise in AWS architecture, database administration, and system monitoring to ensure our platform operates at peak performance 24/7.

Impact:

• Enable our trading strategies through robust, low-latency infrastructure
• Enhance system security and reliability to protect our assets and operations
• Build scalable solutions that support our growing trading volume and complexity
• Improve system observability and incident response capabilities
• Optimize operational costs while maintaining high availability and performance

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles
• Design and maintain high-performance database systems
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems
• Optimize system performance and reduce latency
• Manage backup and disaster recovery processes
• Handle security configurations and access management
• Provide on-call support for critical infrastructure
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with trading teams to understand and support their infrastructure needs

Requirements

Must Have:

• 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, EKS, VPC, IAM)
• Strong experience in infrastructure automation using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proven experience managing and optimizing
• Expertise in monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog or equivalent)
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices
• Experience handling production incidents and on-call responsibilities
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Shell script)

Nice to Have:

• Experience in financial services or trading environments
• AWS Professional certifications
• Knowledge of blockchain technologies and exchange APIs
• Experience with high-frequency trading infrastructure
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools
• Multi-region infrastructure management experience

Interview Process

• CV Screening - We will review your application based on the qualifications and experience outlined above.
• Screening Interview - A conversation to assess general fit and engineering experience.
• Take Home Assessment & Presentation - You'll be given a technical task reviewed by the team.
• Technical Interviews - Discussions with select members of the relevant team.
• Final Interview with the CIO - A concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how you resonate with the firm's values.

Throughout the process, you'll be assessed for cultural fit through our company values:

• Drive - We seek people whose passion fuels relentless growth and a pursuit of excellence.
• Ownership - We value those who take initiative and treat the company's goals as their own.
• Judgment - We value individuals who focus on what matters and consistently drive meaningful results.
• Openness - We believe in honest dialogue, constructive challenge, and shared learning.
• Competence - We work with people who can thrive in fast-changing environments.
• Resilience - We stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and learn from setbacks.