DevOps Engineer - AWS

Who are we?

CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.

Check out more about CFI here.

CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.

Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team at CFI. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

Infrastructure Management:

- Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on cloud platform (AWS)

- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.

- Write and maintain scripts for infrastructure and application management (using Shell and Python).

Kubernetes Management:

- Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.

- Maintain and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and reliability.

- Implement best practices for Kubernetes resource management and security.

- Work with development teams to optimize container orchestration and deployment strategies.

Database Implementation and Management:

- Design, implement, and manage database systems to ensure data integrity, performance, and reliability. (MYSQL,PostgreSQL and MongoDB)

- Work with development teams to optimize database queries and indexes.

CI/CD Pipeline:

- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure quick and reliable deployment of applications using Github, Gitlab or Jenkins.

- Integrate automated testing and security scanning into CI/CD workflows.

Monitoring and Logging:

- Set up and manage monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, NewRelic or DataDog)

Collaboration:

- Work closely with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.

- Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices and ensure compliance with security standards.

Troubleshooting:

- Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance and scalability issues in a timely manner.

- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

Backup and Recovery:

- Develop and implement backup strategies to ensure data is regularly and reliably backed up.

- Perform regular backup verification and testing to ensure data recovery capabilities.

- Implement disaster recovery plans and conduct regular drills to ensure preparedness.

Documentation:

- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Terraform is a must.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Github or Gitlab is a must.
• Hands-on with containerization and orchestration tools Docker, and Kubernetes is a must.
• Experience with Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ElasticSearch and NewRelic or DataDog
• Knowledge of MYSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REDIS, and Kafka.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and network protocols.
• Good scripting skills using Shell and Python would be a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why join CFI?

· We’re a fast-growing, multinational company

· Competitive salaries and benefits

· Work and learn with industry professions

· Supportive and collaborative environment

· Unlimited opportunities for growth and development