DevOps Lead

About the Company

iRage is a team of quants, engineers, and traders who’ve spent the last 16 years building cutting-edge algorithmic trading systems. Known for its cutting-edge platforms and quant-backed strategies, iRage has become a go-to for traders and institutions looking for low-latency execution and smart risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3-4 operations professionals and work cross-functionally with developers, system administrators, quants, and traders
• Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operational processes
• Drive code reviews, establish development standards, and maintain technical documentation
• Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security
• Coordinate incident response, resolve infrastructure issues, and implement automated solutions
• Make infrastructure decisions and design scalable architecture
• Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• At least 2 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Python and Bash for automation
• Working knowledge of C++ to collaborate on trading system codebases
• Excellent knowledge of cloud technologies, containers, and orchestration
• Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools
• Proficiency with Git for version control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring systems
• Backend or frontend development experience for operational tooling
• Previous experience in a trading firm or financial services environment
• Knowledge of database management and SQL
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Understanding of network protocols and system administration