Team Lead (Linux Engineering) (Fintech)

TL;DR

Team Lead (Linux Engineering) (Fintech): Leading the Server Engineering team to ensure stability and growth of core Linux-based infrastructure services with an accent on operational excellence and architectural evolution. Focus on managing highly skilled engineers, solving complex technical problems, and driving the implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code.

Location: Based in Limassol, Cyprus. Full relocation support provided.

Salary: from 7,500 €/month gross

Company

Leading global trading broker reimagining financial markets for millions of clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the Server Engineering team, providing technical guidance, coaching, and growth planning for engineers.
• Contribute to architecture decisions, perform code reviews, and solve complex technical infrastructure problems.
• Manage the team's backlog using a product-oriented approach, setting priorities and tracking progress.
• Define and monitor SLIs, SLOs, and service dependencies while keeping technical debt under control.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, and proactively mitigate technical risks.
• Oversee the incident management process and drive the adoption of new tools and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with Linux infrastructure and 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Deep expertise in RHEL and Debian.
• Strong proficiency in Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approach.
• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and HA proxy setups.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance tools.

Nice to have

• Certifications in AWS, Azure, Cloud Native, LPI, or Red Hat.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
• Experience with public CDNs, such as CloudFlare.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and employee share scheme.
• Full relocation package for you and your family, including flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and life insurance with full family coverage.
• Unlimited learning opportunities, English lessons, and education allowance for school and kindergarten.
• Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking.
• Access to in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym, and corporate doctor.

Hiring process

• First interview with Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Short online English test.
• Leadership Assessment and Technical Interview.
• Final interview.