Senior DevOps Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS/Kubernetes): Designing and implementing next-generation CI/CD automation and modular IaC for a fintech platform with an accent on reliability and developer experience. Focus on managing multi-cluster Kubernetes environments, optimizing datastore performance, and implementing proactive observability.

Location: Hybrid (New York/New Jersey)

Salary: $150,000–$195,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native fintech company providing personalized payment options and credit services through an extensive merchant network.

What you will do

• Design and implement next-gen CI/CD automation to streamline deployment paths.
• Evolve Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to create modular, self-service systems.
• Architect scalable microservices and optimize RDS and MongoDB performance.
• Manage AWS accounts and multi-cluster Kubernetes (EKS) environments.
• Drive observability strategy using Datadog and Grafana to ensure 99.9% uptime.
• Participate in weekly on-call rotations to maintain platform reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing high-scale production systems.
• Mastery of AWS services, security best practices, and account management.
• Expert-level experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker.
• Proficiency in Terraform and Python, Go, or Bash.
• Experience with MySQL/RDS and MongoDB scaling and tuning.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in New York or New Jersey.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of security tools: FW, WAF, IPS/IDS, and SELinux.
• Experience with Kafka, Spark, Snowflake, or Data Lakes.
• Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited PTO and casual dress code.
• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) including HSA and Pet Insurance.
• 401K plan with company matching.
• Cell phone stipend and stock options.
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment in a fast-growing startup.