TEKsystems
About the Role
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong development and operational expertise to join our front‑office technology team supporting trading and execution within one of the world's largest asset managers. This team operates at the intersection of software development and systems administration, delivering day‑to‑day support while driving automation and continuous improvement.
You will be the primary point of contact for business users of a complex trading platform, ensuring stability, scalability, and efficiency through proactive monitoring, automation, and AI‑assisted development.
Key Responsibilities
Build telemetry and observability solutions to enhance platform visibility
Analyze and mitigate incidents; lead blameless post‑mortems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
Optimize workflows and reduce toil through automation and process improvements
Plan, lead, and optimize production software and infrastructure for capacity and resiliency
Leverage AI and next‑generation toolsets to improve platform uptime and team efficiency
Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams
Required Skills & Experience
2+ years as a developer with a strong focus on operations
Proficiency in
Python
(preferred) or any major language (C#, Java, C++)
Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and scripting
Strong troubleshooting skills in Unix/Linux and Windows environments
Hands‑on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies
Familiarity with Datadog, GitHub, and SQL queries
Understanding of ITIL concepts (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in high‑pressure environments
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience supporting trading platforms or financial services environments
AI‑assisted development experience
Why Join Us?
Work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced trading environment
Opportunity to leverage AI and automation to shape the future of operations
Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solana Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 – $80.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Solana Beach, CA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.
About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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You will be the primary point of contact for business users of a complex trading platform, ensuring stability, scalability, and efficiency through proactive monitoring, automation, and AI‑assisted development.
Key Responsibilities
Build telemetry and observability solutions to enhance platform visibility
Analyze and mitigate incidents; lead blameless post‑mortems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
Optimize workflows and reduce toil through automation and process improvements
Plan, lead, and optimize production software and infrastructure for capacity and resiliency
Leverage AI and next‑generation toolsets to improve platform uptime and team efficiency
Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams
Required Skills & Experience
2+ years as a developer with a strong focus on operations
Proficiency in
Python
(preferred) or any major language (C#, Java, C++)
Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and scripting
Strong troubleshooting skills in Unix/Linux and Windows environments
Hands‑on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies
Familiarity with Datadog, GitHub, and SQL queries
Understanding of ITIL concepts (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in high‑pressure environments
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience supporting trading platforms or financial services environments
AI‑assisted development experience
Why Join Us?
Work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced trading environment
Opportunity to leverage AI and automation to shape the future of operations
Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solana Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 – $80.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Solana Beach, CA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.
About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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