Reference: LTs30-1676067Senior DevSecOps EngineerLondon (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office)£70,000–£100,000 + Benefits Certus Recruitment is partnering with an ambitious fintech business building a next-generation regulated financial platform. As they move from proof-of-concept to full production deployment, they are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to take ownership of the operational, infrastructure, and security foundations that will support long-term growth.
This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building secure, scalable, and compliant environments from the ground up. You'll become the technical authority across infrastructure, cloud operations, DevSecOps, platform security, and compliance readiness, ensuring the business can meet the rigorous standards expected within a regulated financial environment. Working closely with engineering leadership, you will be responsible for creating the systems, controls, processes, and evidence required to support a secure and auditable production platform.
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn infrastructure, platform security, and operational readiness across the businessDesign and implement secure cloud environments and production-grade infrastructureLead security initiatives including vulnerability management, threat modelling, penetration testing, and incident response planningBuild and evolve CI/CD pipelines, release management processes, and deployment automationEstablish observability, monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational runbooksManage secrets, key custody, access controls, and infrastructure governanceDeliver backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategiesDrive compliance readiness for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and regulatory auditsPartner with software engineering teams to ensure applications are secure, observable, and production-readyLead infrastructure migration and cloud hardening initiativesRequired Experience6+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years focused on infrastructure, DevSecOps, platform engineering, or securityProven experience operating within highly regulated environments such as fintech, banking, payments, financial services, healthcare, defence, or similar sectorsExperience taking systems from early-stage development through to secure production deploymentStrong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and operational securityExperience supporting or leading SOC 2 Type II and/or ISO 27001 programmesStrong documentation and communication skills with the ability to create clear technical and compliance-focused artefactsComfortable acting as the subject matter expert across security, infrastructure, and operational best practicesTechnical ExperienceTerraform and Infrastructure-as-Code environmentsKubernetes, Docker, and containerised application deploymentModern CI/CD platforms including GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, Buildkite, CircleCI, or similarCloud platforms, ideally GCPObservability tooling including Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or equivalentPostgreSQL operations, backup, recovery, and data durabilityIdentity management, API gateways, networking, and access controlsBash and Python scripting for automation and toolingDesirable ExperienceExposure to blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, or cryptocurrency ecosystemsExperience with HSM, KMS, key management, or cryptographic systemsFamiliarity with Kubernetes security, service meshes, and zero-trust architecturesKnowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as KafkaUnderstanding of UK financial services regulation and compliance frameworksExperience supporting cloud migrations and multi-environment platform strategies This is an opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and play a leading role in building the infrastructure and security foundations of a highly regulated financial platform. The successful candidate will enjoy significant ownership, technical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape best practices from the ground up. For a confidential discussion and full details, contact Certus Recruitment today.
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Senior DevSecOps Engineer in London employer: Certus Recruitment Group
At Certus Recruitment Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our London-based hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements, structured training, and a clear progression path from Sales Development Representative to Account Executive, making it an ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to thrive in the fast-paced SaaS industry.
