DevOps Engineer (HFT Infrastructure)

Job Description

Location: Bangalore, India About Us OptimusPrime Research is a quantitative and high-frequency trading (HFT) firm. We build ultra-low latency trading systems in C++ and Python and operate across multiple global venues, including colocated environments at exchanges . Our trading edge depends on a world-class infrastructure that is fast, secure, and highly reliable . We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with more than 2 years of experience to join our Bangalore team. This role is central to automating and securing the infrastructure that powers our research and live trading systems. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS infrastructure for research, backtesting, and production workloads. Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for C++ and Python applications to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Automate provisioning and monitoring for colocation environments , including server deployments and low-latency system tuning. Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices across both on-prem and cloud systems. Manage LDAP/Active Directory for centralized authentication and fine-grained access control. Partner with developers to optimize build/test pipelines for performance-critical C++/Python codebases . Automate infrastructure tasks using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools . Ensure high availability and proactive monitoring of mission-critical trading systems. Respond to incidents, perform troubleshooting, and deliver long-term preventive solutions. Required Qualifications 2+ years of DevOps/SRE experience , ideally in finance, trading, or other high-performance domains. Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS services (IAM, EC2, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, etc.). Solid experience in Linux systems administration and networking fundamentals. Practical experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions). Experience managing LDAP/Active Directory environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity practices ? IAM, intrusion detection, encryption, vulnerability management. Proficiency in scripting with Python and Bash/Shell . Familiarity with C++ build systems (CMake, Bazel, Make) and Python packaging/deployment. Nice to Have Exposure to low-latency trading infrastructure and exchange colocation. Knowledge of specialized NICs and time synchronization (ExaNIC, Solarflare, PTP). Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes). AWS or security certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+). What We Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge HFT infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on exposure to colocated systems and ultra-low latency technology . Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses . A collaborative, research-driven culture with strong emphasis on innovation and continuous learning .