Senior Life Science Consultant - Senior Computer System Validation Consultant with AI Expertise

We are looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer to join the team of our client: one of the largest financial platforms across the planet, used by companies such as CME, Refinitiv, Investopedia, Crunchbase, Binance, Bitcoin.com, and many others. One of the world’s Top 100 biggest websites, visited by hundreds of millions of people every year.

Their platform provides the highest quality information in the smartest way, so investors can make the best-informed decisions possible.

We’re looking for individuals to join a team where product quality means everything, where you’ll be given the opportunity to develop your best work, and where the fruits of your labor will be seen by millions of people each and every day.

So, if you’re looking for an international start-up with all the resources and firepower of a major scale-up, then look no further.

Your mission:

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the development and management of one of our teams (Core Infrastructure, Cloud Strategy, or Market Data). In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, optimisation, and security of our infrastructure tools and platforms, ensuring they support the company’s operational goals. You will take ownership of critical systems, mentor other engineers, and drive strategic initiatives around automation, reliability, and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead the development and administration of core DevOps tools for version control, build, configuration management, etc.
• Lead efforts in refining and improving the CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab and Jenkins.
• Oversee the process design, testing, and implementation of OS updates, ensuring systems are secure and up-to-date.
• Define and enforce best practices for infrastructure access management, ensuring secure and compliant access control.
• Lead the build, maintenance, and administration of container images, ensuring the integrity and performance of container repositories.
• Oversee the administration and enhancement of monitoring systems, ensuring that infrastructure health is continuously monitored.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to integrate DevOps practices and streamline workflows.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with common DevOps tools such as GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible, Terraform for maintenance, administration, and automation.
• Deep knowledge of Linux OS, particularly Debian, with a focus on patch management, security, and performance optimisation.
• Advanced skills in containerisation, including building and optimising base images and managing container repositories.
• Proven track record in administering monitoring systems such as Zabbix and Prometheus/Thanos in a high-availability environment.
• Experience leading and mentoring DevOps engineers, providing technical leadership across teams.
• Professional English level is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, with hands-on experience in fundamental services such as EC2, VPC, and IAM.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting, Python, or Golang for building custom tools and automation.
• Exposure to Kubernetes and Istio for container orchestration and management.

It’ll also be an advantage if you have experience in Finance or knowledge of Trading.

Benefits:

• Hybrid role based in our offices located in Málaga, offering you the opportunity to work in a vibrant culture and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• Flexible working hours for a great work-life balance.
• We provide comprehensive relocation packages for you and your family to ensure a smooth transition and comfortable settling-in process.
• Private health insurance and all of our workplace perks (gym, snacks, etc.)!