iRage - Technical Lead - IT Operations

We are seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive operational excellence and lead a dynamic team in our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Python with proven leadership capabilities to optimize processes, ensure system reliability, and deliver results.

Responsibilities :

- Team & stakeholder leadership - Lead 3-4 operations professionals and work cross-functionally with developers, system administrators, quants, and traders

- DevOps automation & deployment - Develop deployment pipelines, automate configuration management, and build Python-based tools for operational processes and system optimization

- Technical excellence & standards - Drive code reviews, establish development standards, ensure regional consistency with DevOps practices, and maintain technical documentation

- System operations & performance - Monitor and optimize system performance for high availability, scalability, and security while managing day-to-day operations

- Incident management & troubleshooting - Coordinate incident response, resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, and implement automated solutions to prevent recurring problems

- Strategic technical leadership - Make infrastructure decisions, identify operational requirements, design scalable architecture, and stay current with industry best practices

- Reporting & continuous improvement - Report on operational metrics and KPIs to senior leadership while actively contributing to DevOps process improvements

Qualifications and Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

- Proven experience of at least 5 years as a Software Engineer including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, working with complex software projects and environments.

- Excellent knowledge with cloud technologies, containers and orchestration.

- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash.

- Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.

- Proficient in using Git for version control.

Good to Have :

- Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring and alerting systems

- Backend and/or frontend development experience for operational tooling

- Previous experience working in a trading firm or financial services environment

- Knowledge of database management and SQL

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

- Understanding of network protocols and system administration

Why Youll Love Working Here :

Were a team that hustles plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.

Heres what we offer :

- Competitive salary Get paid what youre worth.

- Generous paid time off Recharge and come back sharper.

- Work with the best Collaborate with top-tier global talent.

- Adventure together Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings.

- Performance rewards Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond.

- Health covered Comprehensive insurance so youre always protected.

- Fun, not just work On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.

- Learn and lead Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.

- Annual Education Stipend Take any external course, bootcamp, or certification that makes you better at your craft.

- Stay fit Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.

- Relocation support Smooth move? Weve got your back.

- Friendly competition Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.

We work hard, play hard, and grow together.