DevOps Engineer in London

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. Capstone is one of the leading asset management firms in derivatives and complementary strategies. With approximately $12 billion of AUM and over 330 employees, Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stamford, and Boston. For over 20 years, across market cycles, we have identified anomalies, tracked dislocations, and capitalised on opportunities to deliver for our investors. Our approach is built on a different way of investing, working together to innovate new strategies and solutions.

Overview: We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic DevOps Engineer to play a critical role in building a robust and world-class technology infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys collaborating across the business, and a self-motivated individual who takes the initiative in ensuring the efficient operation of the firm's critical technology environment. This role will be based in London but involves close cooperation with the US team and regular interaction with both technology experts and business users. As a key liaison between technical teams and business users, excellent communication skills are a must. We value those who take personal ownership of tasks and display a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Administer and support the firm’s DevOps systems – Including but not limited to Puppet, Jenkins, GitHub, and SVN
• Manage software compilation, deployment, and lifecycle management for the firm’s core application platforms
• Administer and automate the firm’s Linux systems, including resource management, continuity and resiliency planning, security operations, and patching / upgrade lifecycle management
• Monitor and troubleshoot core systems, identifying solutions to resolve issues and recommending changes to improve performance
• Support business and technology development teams with dependency resolution and software testing methodologies

Our future colleague has these skills:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in development or IT Operations for a financial services company
• University degree preferred
• Hands-on experience with multiple DevOps tools
• Infrastructure-as-code systems (Terraform, Puppet, etc.)
• CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Source Control Management (GitHub, SVN, etc.)
• Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Containerization Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with public cloud management and associated automation (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to gather and translate business and technical requirements into reproducible and resilient technology systems
• Continuously assess current systems and processes and recommend modifications where appropriate

Benefits & Compensation Information: Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues. Some benefits included in this role are:

• Training and development opportunities
• Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
• Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Capstone’s Commitment: At Capstone, we value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel appreciated and respected. Our commitment to a nondiscriminatory approach extends equal opportunities for employment and advancement across our programs, departments, and locations. We actively seek and appreciate a variety of life experiences and heritages and advocate for the amplification of all voices. At Capstone, we're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive and make a real impact. We value innovation, teamwork, trust, and discipline, and we know you do too.