Shulman Fleming & Partners · 1 month ago
Contract DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer – Front Office Equities Development Team
Shulman Fleming & Partners is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented DevOps Engineer to join their Front Office Equities Development team. The role is crucial for driving efficiency and elevating operational excellence within the trading environment, focusing on scripting, application development, and CI/CD processes.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with development and operations teams to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Develop and maintain UNIX shell scripts to facilitate system automation and enhance operational workflows
Design, develop, and support Java and Python applications to meet trading business needs
Manage and optimize databases using MS SQL and Snowflake to ensure high performance and reliability
Utilize configuration management tools (Ansible) to maintain consistent environments across development, testing, and production
Monitor and troubleshoot applications and infrastructure using tools such as Splunk, Elastic Search, Filebeat, and Kibana
Administer and maintain application servers (Tomcat) and microservices deployed on Spring Boot 3
Implement and manage message queues using Kafka and Active MQ for efficient data flow across applications
Enhance and refine system performance using distributed caching solutions like Hazelcast
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong proficiency in UNIX scripting, Java, and Python
Experience with MS SQL, Snowflake, and PowerBI for data management and visualization
Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and DevOps best practices
Hands-on experience with Tomcat, Spring Boot 3, and message brokers like Kafka and Active MQ
Familiarity with distributed caching systems (Hazelcast) and search/analytics tools (Elastic Search, Kibana, Splunk)
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with little context
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in the finance sector, particularly within Equities trading or related fields
Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies (Docker)
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders