This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 8000000 (ie INR 30-80 LPA)
Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide a team of 4-5 DevOps / Production Support Engineers, promoting operational excellence and fostering team development
- Deliver Level 1 and Level 2 support for critical Production Trading systems and infrastructure
- Take ownership of and manage the widely used Order Management System (OMS) and Market Data delivery systems
- Monitor, diagnose, and report on the health and performance of trading systems and infrastructure
- Drive incident management efforts, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and lead post-incident reviews to enhance platform stability
- Work closely with Traders, Quants, Developers, and external clients to understand operational needs and resolve issues promptly
- Design and deploy automation solutions, self-healing mechanisms, and improvements to support system reliability
- Act as the primary technical escalation contact for trading platform users
- Ensure seamless operational handovers across regions in accordance with the Follow-The-Sun support model
- Participate in deployment planning, release management, and preparation for production readiness
- Support initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure scalability, observability, and continuous enhancement
- Adapt to non-standard working hours as required by project schedules and market demands
Qualifications
- Over 5 years of experience in DevOps / Production Support, preferably in Trading or Financial Services sectors
- Proven experience leading or mentoring teams of at least 4-5 engineers
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized engineering institution
- Strong practical knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration
- Excellent scripting and automation abilities in Python and Bash/Shell scripting
- Ability to manage multiple incidents and tasks efficiently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Solid understanding of Incident Management, RCA procedures, and operational best practices
- Experience working within a Follow-The-Sun support framework and managing smooth operational transitions
- Basic proficiency in SQL and database query writing
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication skills with fluency in English
- Good understanding of financial products including Cash Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, Currencies, Commodities, and FX markets
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Trading Lifecycle, Futures & Options trading, and electronic trading systems
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting low-latency or high-frequency trading environments
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure management
- Understanding of exchange connectivity and market data systems
- Proven ability to drive operational improvements and effectively mentor junior engineers
Must-have Skills
hft
Good-to-have Skills
Python scriptingbash scriptinglinuxHFT OR MFT
