HEAD OF IT OPERATIONS

10 Months ago • 5 Years +
Devops
Operations

Job Description

Head of IT Operations for a High-Frequency Trading (HFT) company. Responsibilities include overseeing internal technology systems, system architecture, and infrastructure services. This role requires ensuring seamless operation of cloud and on-premise infrastructure (git, Jira, Artifactory, VPN, etc.), implementing best practices, facilitating team communication, developing documentation, coordinating with users, establishing testing environments, and building a skilled team. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Good To Have:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science
  • Financial industry experience (HFT/Algorithmic Trading)
  • Experience designing/implementing infrastructure for high-speed trading
  • Expertise in network administration, system architecture, and performance optimization
Must Have:
  • 5+ years experience managing internal infrastructure
  • Implement and enforce infrastructure best practices
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in documenting processes
Perks:
  • Great challenges and opportunities
  • Welcoming international team
  • Cutting-edge hardware and technology
  • Remote work options (Dubai, London, or global)
  • Flexible schedule
  • 40 paid days off
  • Competitive salary

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We are seeking a talented and experienced Head of IT Operations to spearhead our technology infrastructure operations at our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) company. This critical role includes overseeing the internal technology systems, system architecture, and quality of infrastructure services that drive our high-frequency trading strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Ensure seamless operation of company cloud and on-premise infrastructure services like git, jira, artifactory, vpn, etc.
  • Implement and enforce best practices across all internal infrastructure operations.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among various teams and departments.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation for internal processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate with users to address their needs and concerns effectively.
  • Establish and maintain testing environments for operational purposes.
  • Build a skilled team from scratch to support internal infrastructure needs.

What We Look For In You:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
  • 5+ years of proven experience in managing internal infrastructure and services.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and enforce best practices in infrastructure management.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of technical professionals in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset to drive IT infrastructure decisions that impact trading performance. 
  • Proficiency in documenting processes and procedures comprehensively.

Nice-to-have:

  • A Master's degree in Computer Science or relevant certifications. 
  • Experience in IT infrastructure management within the financial industry, with a focus on high-frequency trading or algorithmic trading environments.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing technology infrastructure solutions tailored for high-speed, low-latency trading.
  • Expertise in network administration, system architecture, and performance optimization for high-frequency trading systems.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

  • Great challenges with many opportunities to prove yourself.
  • A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals.
  • Cutting-edge hardware and technology.
  • You can work in comfortable Dubai and London offices or remotely anywhere in the world.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • 40 paid days off.
  • Competitive salary.

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