DevOps Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Dev Ops Engineer with strong development and operational expertise to join our front‑office technology team supporting trading and execution at one of the world’s largest asset managers. This team operates at the intersection of software development and systems administration, delivering day‑to‑day support while driving automation and continuous improvement.

• Build telemetry and observability solutions to enhance platform visibility
• Analyze and mitigate incidents; lead blameless post‑mortems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
• Optimize workflows and reduce toil through automation and process improvements
• Plan, lead, and optimize production software and infrastructure for capacity and resiliency
• Leverage AI and next‑generation toolsets to improve platform uptime and team efficiency
• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams

• 2+ years as a developer with a strong focus on operations
• Proficiency in Python (preferred) or any major language (C#, Java, C++)
• Experience with Dev Ops practices, automation, and scripting
• Strong troubleshooting skills in Unix/Linux and Windows environments
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies
• Familiarity with Datadog, Git Hub, and SQL queries
• Understanding of ITIL concepts (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in high‑pressure environments

• Experience supporting trading platforms or financial services environments
• AI‑assisted development experience

• Work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced trading environment
• Opportunity to leverage AI and automation to shape the future of operations
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement

Contract to Hire, Newport Beach, CA.

Pay range $75.00 – $80.00/hr eligible benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite in Newport Beach, CA.

Position anticipated to close Dec 30, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.