Logo
Ninth Wave

AWS DevOps Engineer

Ninth Wave, New York, New York, us, 10261

Save Job

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and hands-on AWS DevOps Engineer to join our growing Fintech software company. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and ethical qualities, ensuring the utmost reliability and security of our software solutions. Reporting directly to the Head of Infrastructure, the AWS DevOps Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing our infrastructure, automating processes, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset are essential for this role, as the AWS DevOps Engineer will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

This role is based in our New York City office and follows the Company's current hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

️ Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and cost-effective AWS infrastructure. Automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes to minimize manual interventions. Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

CI/CD & Collaboration

Work closely with software engineering teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.). Ensure seamless integration of infrastructure and application code through DevOps best practices. Support build and deployment automation for Java-based microservices Develop and maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and runbooks

Networking & Certificate Management

Spin up and manage VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and security groups. Configure and manage ALBs/NLBs, Route 53, and DNS routing. Automate provisioning and renewal of TLS/SSL certificates (ACM, Let’s Encrypt, certbot) Maintain firewall rules, bastion hosts, and VPN/Direct Connect configurations. Monitor and troubleshoot network latency and bottlenecks using CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, etc.

Security, Identity & Secrets Management

Implement secure handling of secrets, keys, and certificates using AWS Secrets Manager, SSM, or Vault. Configure mutual TLS (mTLS) and secure service communication. Support integration with identity management platforms such as AWS Cognito, Keycloak, Okta, or Auth0 Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with security standards (SOC2, PCI).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience in DevOps, CloudOps, or Site Reliability roles, with a focus on AWS. Experience supporting and optimizing Java-based application workloads in cloud environments Deep expertise in AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and containers (Docker) Solid foundation in networking and Linux system administration.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Solutions Architect – Associate) Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., ECS, EKS, Kubernetes) Hands-on experience with identity and access management solutions like Cognito, Keycloak, Okta, or Auth0

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify and implement creative solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex

technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams and remote colleagues

Company Overview

Ninth Wave is a permission-based SaaS platform that delivers secure data connectivity to financial institutions, offering configurable controls, visibility, and insights into all connections between aggregators, third-party apps, and internal applications. Ninth Wave empowers financial institutions, enabling secure data exchange in a holistic and scalable open finance ecosystem.

Location:

New York City Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ninth Wave by 2x Get notified about new DevOps Engineer jobs in

New York, NY . New York, NY $100,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 day ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Junior Site Reliability Engineer | Hedge Fund

New York, NY $100,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago DevOps Engineer :: Need local to New Jersey

New York, NY $95,000.00-$125,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$250,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago Iselin, NJ $120,000.00-$145,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $165,000.00-$190,000.00 2 months ago New York City Metropolitan Area $180,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr