Lead DevOps Engineer

TL;DR

Lead DevOps Engineer (Fintech): Leading the design, automation, and evolution of cloud-based platforms and infrastructure with an accent on CI/CD, security, and observability. Focus on driving complex mid-to-large scale initiatives, establishing infrastructure-as-code standards, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.

Location: Manila (Hybrid: 2 days per week in office required).

Company

hirify.global, a subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group, is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions for global financial institutions.

What you will do

• Lead the design and evolution of cloud platform architecture and DevOps practices within a product area.
• Drive complex, mid- to large-scale initiatives from concept to implementation and operation.
• Define and maintain standards for infrastructure as code, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex incidents, conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading DevOps or cloud platform engineering initiatives.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure as code, automation, and CI/CD pipeline design.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, security, and observability practices.
• Ability to make informed trade-offs between reliability, performance, security, and cost.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and stakeholder management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace model with flexible working hours.
• Personalized professional development approach with dedicated IP sprints (3 weeks per quarter).
• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension plan.
• Opportunity to work in a global, diverse environment with 3,000+ colleagues.
• Commitment to a culture of growth, fairness, and equal opportunity.