The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to lead our TechOps team within the Application Engineering team. The team is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise scale applications and its surrounding infrastructure. The team specializes in web application development, improving end-user productivity and enhancing developer experience. Our expertise spans web and mobile application development, application infrastructure, and DevOps tooling. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging working environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
As the manager of the Application Engineering TechOps team, you will lead and mentor a team of talented professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your day-to-day operations will involve overseeing application support, managing deployments, upgrades, and configuration changes, while measuring key metrics like clean queues, update frequency, and SLA adherence to ensure efficient operations and high performance. Continuously reviewing and enhancing Ops procedures, you will document best practices and guidelines to ensure consistency and excellence across the team. Engaging proactively with stakeholders, you will address their needs promptly and effectively, maintaining high standards of communication. You will coordinate with your team to escalate and resolve critical production issues, minimizing impact on users and business operations. By automating repetitive tasks, introducing checks, and identifying gaps in processes, you will proactively support infrastructure and identify potential issues ahead of time. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving the operational success and strategic growth of the TechOps team while encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development, leading to more complex and innovative projects.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT, or a related field
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role managing production-critical applications.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python or JavaScript), experience with source control tools like Git, and strong understanding of Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies, with a proven track record of improving Ops processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop high-performing teams, with a focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/LdTechOpsMar2025
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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers
Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
