Contract DevOps / Production Engineer (Python / AWS) - Capital Markets
Ocho is partnering exclusively with a high-growth, fully remote fintech client to hire a Contract DevOps / Production Engineer. This is a long-term engagement supporting trading infrastructure, client integrations, and platform tooling within a globally distributed team.
This role blends DevOps, production support, and engineering - ideal for someone who enjoys building systems while staying close to live environments and client-facing problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
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Build and enhance internal DevOps tooling (Python-based monitoring & automation)
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Support and maintain trading systems and client integrations
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Work across AWS infrastructure (EC2, IAM, scaling, storage)
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Improve observability using tools like Prometheus and monitoring frameworks
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Troubleshoot production issues across client environments
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Collaborate with US-based DevOps and global engineering teams
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Contribute to automation of support and operational processes
Person We Are Looking For
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Strong Python skills (essential)
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Solid AWS experience (IAM, EC2, scaling, infrastructure concepts)
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Experience in DevOps / Platform / Production Engineering environments
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Exposure to Capital Markets or trading systems (desirable, not essential)
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Comfortable working in Linux environments
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Experience supporting live systems / debugging issues
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Strong communicator, able to work with clients and internal teams
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Pragmatic engineer who can operate across Dev + Ops + Support
The Opportunity
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Fully remote (UK / Europe preferred, but flexible)
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Long-term contract with strong stability
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Outside IR35 engagement
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High-impact role within a scaling fintech business
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Exposure to real-time trading systems and global clients
Day Rate
£450-£550 per day (depending on experience)
Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.
