Senior DevOps Engineer

About KX:

Our mission is to accelerate data and AI-driven innovation with high performance analytics solutions, enabling our customers to transform into AI-first enterprises. KX is trusted by the world's top investment banks & hedge funds, aerospace and defence, life and health sciences, semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Time series and vector data analytics and management are at the heart of our products, independently benchmarked as the fastest on the market. They help our customers process data at unmatched speed and scale and empower LOB leaders, developers, data scientists, and data engineers to build high-performance data-driven applications and turbocharge their favorite analytics tools in the cloud, on premise, or at the edge.

KX technology enables the discovery of richer, actionable insights for faster, better-informed decision making which drives competitive advantage and transformative growth for our customers. KX operates across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for implementing and managing our automation processes and infrastructure, ensuring the seamless deployment and operation of our systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of automation tools and techniques, as well as experience in managing cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automation processes for efficient deployment and management of our systems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for our software products.
• Monitor and ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline the development and deployment processes.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect the integrity of our systems and data.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in DevOps and automation technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio of previous work.
• Expertise in automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or Shell.
• Experience in managing and deploying applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as ELK, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Location & Workplace Type:

This position takes on a Hybrid working model based in London, UK.

Why Choose KX 

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all. 

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Individually tailored training and skills development
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days