DevOps Engineer [AQ-21361]

Aquent; Roanoke (TX); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial institution to hire a DevOps Engineer. You will ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of critical enterprise systems in a fast-paced trading environment.

You will design automation, implement robust monitoring, and contribute to SDLC improvements using a range of tools and languages. Strong Windows and Linux administration is required, with a focus on proactive issue resolution.

Competenze

• 6-8 years of enterprise-level administration and support.
• 6-8 years writing automation scripts and building proactive monitoring/alerting solutions.
• 6-8 years practicing and improving SDLC processes.
• Extensive hands‑on enterprise systems administration, monitoring, and deployment.
• Proficiency with Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022) via VM.
• Knowledge of DNS/DHCP/firewalls/IP routing.
• Familiarity with large-scale distributed systems and HA architectures.
• Proficiency in one or more languages: .Net, C#, Powershell, YAML, Java, Python, Bash.
• Knowledge of SQL/Oracle/MongoDB/Postgres.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related discipline.

Mansioni

• Lead enterprise-level administration and support for critical systems.
• Design, develop, and implement automation scripts to boost efficiency.
• Build and maintain dashboards and alerts using Grafana, Influx, Datadog, Moog, ThousandEyes.
• Drive SDLC improvements for reliable software delivery.
• Hands‑on admin, monitoring, and deployment across diverse environments.
• Troubleshoot and tune Linux and Windows systems.

Conoscenze

Automation scripting

SDLC improvement

Enterprise systems

Linux administration

Windows administration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Strumenti

Grafana

Influx

Datadog

Moog

ThousandEyes

Descrizione del lavoro

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial institution, a trailblazer in its industry, dedicated to innovation and excellence. This organization is at the forefront of leveraging technology to deliver cutting-edge solutions that impact millions of users daily. Joining their team means becoming a critical part of an environment where your expertise directly contributes to the stability, performance, and scalability of essential systems that power a complex trading ecosystem.

About the Role: Drive Reliability and Innovation as a DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated DevOps Engineer to join our client’s dynamic engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of critical enterprise systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in system administration, automation, and monitoring to build resilient infrastructure, streamline deployment processes, and proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges. Your work will directly enhance system reliability, accelerate development cycles, and contribute to the overall success and efficiency of high‑stakes financial operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead enterprise-level administration and support, ensuring optimal performance and availability of critical systems.
• Design, develop, and implement robust automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Build and maintain advanced application dashboards and alerts using tools like Grafana, Influx, Datadog, Moog, and ThousandEyes for proactive monitoring and rapid issue detection.
• Drive continuous improvement in SDLC practices, contributing to more efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Perform hands‑on enterprise systems administration, monitoring, and deployment activities across diverse environments.
• Provide expert‑level system administration, troubleshooting, and tuning for both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Develop and maintain code in various programming languages, including .Net, C#, Powershell, Yaml, Java, Python, and Bash, to support automation and system enhancements.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of high‑availability architectures and large‑scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement strategic solutions in a fast‑paced trading environment.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in enterprise-level administration and support.
• 6-8 years of experience in writing automation scripts and building proactive monitoring and alerting solutions using platforms such as Grafana, Influx, Datadog, Moog, and ThousandEyes.
• 6-8 years of experience practicing and improving SDLC processes.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with enterprise systems administration, monitoring, and deployment.
• Proficiency with Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022) hosted via Virtual Machine.
• Solid understanding of IP networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and IP routing.
• Familiarity with large‑scale distributed systems and high‑availability architectures.
• Strong Linux and Windows system administration, troubleshooting, and tuning skills.
• Development experience in one or more of the following programming languages: .Net, C#, Powershell, Yaml, Java, Python, Bash.
• Knowledge of one or more database technologies: SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Postgres.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience within the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• A strong customer orientation, with a proactive approach to owning, communicating, and following through on projects and issues.
• An extreme sense of ownership, driven to resolve problems effectively in a distributed environment.
• A gritty resolve to delve deep into technical issues within a complex trading ecosystem.
• A self‑starter with the ability and confidence to independently resolve issues and deliver impactful results to the team.