• DevOps Engineer

    TEKsystems (Del Mar, CA)


    About the Role

     

    We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong development and operational expertise to join our front-office technology team supporting trading and execution within one of the world’s largest asset managers. This team operates at the intersection of software development and systems administration—delivering day-to-day support while driving automation and continuous improvement.

     

    You will be the primary point of contact for business users of a complex trading platform, ensuring stability, scalability, and efficiency through proactive monitoring, automation, and AI-assisted development.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Build telemetry and observability solutions to enhance platform visibility

    + Analyze and mitigate incidents; lead blameless postmortems and implement solutions to prevent recurrence

    + Optimize workflows and reduce toil through automation and process improvements

    + Plan, lead, and optimize production software and infrastructure for capacity and resiliency

    + Leverage AI and next-generation toolsets to improve platform uptime and team efficiency

    + Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams

    Required Skills & Experience

    + 2+ years as a developer with a strong focus on operations

    + Proficiency in Python (preferred) or any major language (C#, Java, C++)

    + Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and scripting

    + Strong troubleshooting skills in Unix/Linux and Windows environments

    + Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies

    + Familiarity with Datadog, GitHub, and SQL queries

    + Understanding of ITIL concepts (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management)

    + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments

    Nice-to-Have

    + Experience supporting trading platforms or financial services environments

    + AI-assisted development experience

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced trading environment

    + Opportunity to leverage AI and automation to shape the future of operations

    + Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Del Mar, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Del Mar,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

    h4>About TEKsystems:

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.