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DevOps Engineer

Job Posted 3/8/2025
Rzforex
Chatswood, NEW SOUTH WALES 2067
Job Description

About Us

We are a leading global financial technology company based in Sydney. Established in 2014, the RZ Group has managed over $5 billion in payment transaction volume across 100+ currencies in over 85 countries.

With an extensive network of global financial and banking partners combined with the latest cutting-edge financial technology, we are able to facilitate swift, secure, and cost-effective payments seamlessly for customers all around the globe.

2025 will be a crucial year for us. We understand the importance of attracting and retaining talent, so we have onboarded new HR and Operations team members to foster a positive work culture. We are calling you to contribute to our success and grow with us!

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the CEO, as a DevOps Engineer, you will ensure the stability and performance of our financial trading systems, supporting end-to-end management of UAT testing, production implementation, and ongoing maintenance. You'll streamline deployment processes, enhance system monitoring, and support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) in a secure environment. This role combines technical expertise in infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and operational support to deliver high availability and scalability for our platforms.

  • Infrastructure & CI/CD Pipeline Development
    • Build and set up system infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment processes on MT4 and MT5 platforms.
    • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to ensure consistency across environments.
    • Optimize CI/CD pipelines (using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) to minimize manual intervention and adhere to security and compliance standards.
  • UAT Testing & Production Support
    • Lead the setup, configuration, and execution of UAT environments for MT4 and MT5, collaborating with QA and development teams.
    • Manage production deployments on MT4 and MT5, ensuring smooth releases and monitoring post-deployment for stability and troubleshooting.
  • Monitoring & Performance Optimization
    • Set up alerts and monitor the health, performance, and security of production environments using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack.
    • Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with development and operations teams to address issues and continuously improve system performance.
  • System Maintenance & Technical Support
    • Deploy updates and fixes, provide Level 2 technical support, and develop scripts for system troubleshooting and automation.
    • Investigate and resolve technical issues, maintaining production environments for reliability and availability.
  • Documentation & Continuous Improvement
    • Document processes, incident management, and best practices, focusing on MT4 and MT5-related operations.
    • Review and improve DevOps workflows to enhance efficiency, security, and functionality, engaging in project management decisions to align with business objectives.

Requirements

  • 6-7 years in DevOps working with AWS, with hands-on experience in UAT testing, production deployments, and system maintenance in financial services or trading.
  • Strong working experience with MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platforms, including setup, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Proficient in git workflows, with strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; a Master's degree or experience in large-scale fintech applications is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.