Our client, a major bank in New York City, is looking for DevOps Engineer  - Front Office Equities Consultant
This role is hybrid commute (2/3 days office/home).

This is 6 months contract with possible extensions or option to hire.

** Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in US   - NO H1 Visa support for this role
Rate: $90-99/h on W2 DOE, possible C2C as well.

DevOps Engineer - Front Office Equities Consultant

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented DevOps Engineer to join our Front Office Equities Development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in scripting, application development, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. This role is crucial for driving efficiency and elevating operational excellence within our trading environment.

Key Responsibilities:
·       Collaborate with development and operations teams to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
·       Develop and maintain UNIX shell scripts to facilitate system automation and enhance operational workflows.
·       Design, develop, and support Java and Python applications to meet trading business needs.
·       Manage and optimize databases using MS SQL and Snowflake to ensure high performance and reliability.
·       Utilize configuration management tools (Ansible) to maintain consistent environments across development, testing, and production.
·       Monitor and troubleshoot applications and infrastructure using tools such as Splunk, Elastic Search, Filebeat, and Kibana.
·       Administer and maintain application servers (Tomcat) and microservices deployed on SpringBoot 3.
·       Implement and manage message queues using Kafka and Active MQ for efficient data flow across applications.
·       Enhance and refine system performance using distributed caching solutions like Hazelcast.
·       Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:
·       Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
·       Strong proficiency in UNIX Scripting, Java, and Python.
·       Experience with MS SQL, Snowflake, and PowerBI for data management and visualization.
·       Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and DevOps best practices.
·       Hands-on experience with Tomcat, SpringBoot 3, and message brokers like Kafka and Active MQ.
·       Familiarity with distributed caching systems (Hazelcast) and search/analytics tools (Elastic Search, Kibana, Splunk).
·       Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with little context.
·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:
·       Experience in the finance sector, particularly within Equities trading or related fields.
·       Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies (Docker).
·       Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.




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