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DevOps Engineer
London Office
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role focuses primarily on DevOps tasks, with additional support for IT security and compliance activities. The ideal candidate should have experience with cloud infrastructure (especially AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools, along with a basic understanding of IT security practices. At xSyphon, our business is growing at an unprecedented pace, and we are excited to be on this incredible journey of expansion and innovation. To support our growth, we are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute and grow with us. Whether you are a newcomer with 1-2 years of experience or a seasoned professional with many years under your belt, we welcome you to join our dynamic team. We believe that diversity in experience levels enriches our workplace, fosters creativity, and drives success. Come be a part of something extraordinary with us!
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, automated cloud infrastructure (primarily on AWS).
- Manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / ArgoCD / GitOps) with built-in security gates.
- Enforce least privilege access policies using IAM, SSO, MFA.
- Build and maintain audit-ready logging and monitoring systems (CloudWatch, ELK, etc.).
- Define and operationalize policies aligned with SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and FCA compliance.
- Support and improve our incident response, backup, and disaster recovery plans.
- Collaborate closely with development and quant teams to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Fluent in both Chinese and English.
- Strong AWS skills (VPC, IAM, CloudFormation/Terraform, EC2, S3, etc.).
- Solid experience with CI/CD automation, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Deep understanding of system/network security and cloud access control.
- Familiarity with audit logging, secrets management, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficient in Python and/or Bash.
Preferred Skills (Not Required, but a Plus)
- Exposure to regulated environments (FCA, MiFID II, SEC, etc.).
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
- Knowledge of container security (Kubernetes / EKS / OPA / Kyverno).
- Experience supporting Fintech / Quant or high-performance systems.
- Familiarity with ML workflows is a plus (not required).