Senior DevOps Engineer
Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products – from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.
Think finance is stuffy? Think again.
We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Infrastructure Department would like to welcome a detail oriented:
Senior DevOps Engineer in our Amman, Jordan office.
As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the transition between project planning and software deployment. In this role, your duties will include developing software and configuring systems, and performing diagnostic tests throughout the stages of development. You will also be required to forecast project duration and cost.
Responsibilities:
- Consulting with management on the operational requirements of software solutions
- Contributing expertise on information system options, risk, and operational impact
- Mentoring junior software developers in gaining experience and assuming DevOps responsibilities
- Managing the installation and configuration of solutions
- Collaborating with developers on software requirements, as well as interpreting test stage data
- Developing interface simulators and designing automated module deployments
- Completing code and script updates, as well as resolving product implementation errors
- Overseeing routine maintenance procedures and performing diagnostic tests
- Documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics
- Conforming to best practices in network administration and cybersecurity
Skills & Competencies:
- Working knowledge of enterprise data center technologies including storage platforms, network switching, and security infrastructure within a virtualized data center
- Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
- Strong understanding of application development methodologies
- Adept at evaluating problems accurately and displaying sound judgment
- Familiarity with a broad portfolio of AWS/Azure infrastructure tools (EBS, S3, EC2, Elastic IP, Route 53, VPC)
- Scripting (shell, python, ruby) skills for monitoring and automation
- Continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Hudson
- Ability to clearly articulate design and implementation choices
- Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and tools
- Comfort with frequent, incremental code testing and deployment
- Possessing a strong grasp of automation tools
Experience Requirements:
- 5 + years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical architecture, application, development, or operations
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
- SP or Financial services technology background is a plus
- Experience with cloud infrastructure management and automation technologies (Chef, Puppet)
- Experience with SSIS, SSAS.
- Experience working in a research or academic environment preferred
- Experience in optimizing applications, both stand-alone and in distributed systems to maximize performance
- Experience maintaining an infrastructure and ensuring stability while adding new features
- Experience with JIRA or other issue tracking software.
- Experience with Git.
- Knowledge using Python, C# or other languages
Perks:
Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.
The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:
- Competitive salary package
- Performance-based bonus
- Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
- Smart working options
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Personalized career development
- Company lunch in the office
- Regular company events
With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.
Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.
“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
