Software Engineer, DevOps
The Voleon Group · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $195,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build the backbone of a leading AI/ML finance company.
- Maximize productivity of development tools and workflows.
- Support build processes, CI/CD, and automate operations.
- Implement robust software and systems architectures.
- Work with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.
About the role
DevOps Software Engineer
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For nearly two decades, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.
As a DevOps Software Engineer, you will work with the software engineering, research, and systems teams to build the backbone of our business. This role is a means to make a difference: your role will serve as a force multiplier to maximize the productivity of the personnel, tools, and workflows that deliver software at Voleon.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or our New York office.
Responsibilities
- Support Voleon's build processes and continuous delivery tools, manage software development tools, and automate systems and operations
- Work with stakeholders and product teams to create robust, high-performance software and systems architectures
- Establish and promote best practices for software development and testing
- Design and support implementations of production infrastructure and applications
Requirements
- At least four years of experience with software development or production systems support
- Fluent with Python or at least two other software languages such as Groovy, R, or Go
- Experience implementing and supporting continuous Integration platforms such as Jenkins, TeamCity, CircleCI, or Bamboo
- Experience with automated software testing practices and tools
- Extensive experience with common containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Power user of Git
- Familiar with Agile project management concepts
- Ability to initiate and lead cross-team technical projects
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in Linux/Unix administration
- Experience with configuration automation tools, such as Ansible, Chef, and Puppet
- Experience with the Bazel build system
- Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or related tools
- Experience configuring and using the ELK stack
- Exposure to virtualization tools such as KVM
- Understanding of relational databases (primarily PostgreSQL) and NoSQL data management tools
“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Compensation Range
$165K - $195K
Key skills/competency
- DevOps Software Engineer
- Python
- Go
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD
- Automated Testing
- Linux/Unix
Skills & topics
- DevOps Software Engineer
- Python
- Go
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD
- Automated Testing
- Linux
- Finance
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Software Development
- Systems Support
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, and automated testing. Quantify achievements in DevOps Software Engineer roles.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your ability to initiate and lead cross-team technical projects and establish best practices.
- Demonstrate technical expertise: Detail your experience with Git, build systems (like Bazel), configuration management (Ansible, Chef), and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with Linux/Unix administration, relational databases (PostgreSQL), and NoSQL.
- Understand Voleon's mission: Research Voleon's application of AI/ML in finance and how your DevOps skills contribute to their success.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the DevOps Software Engineer role at The Voleon Group?
- The DevOps Software Engineer role at The Voleon Group offers flexibility. You can work remotely within the US, or choose a hybrid model in their Berkeley or New York offices.
- What are the primary programming languages required for the DevOps Software Engineer position?
- The Voleon Group requires fluency in Python. Alternatively, proficiency in at least two other software languages such as Groovy, R, or Go is acceptable for the DevOps Software Engineer role.
- What containerization and orchestration tools are essential for this DevOps Software Engineer job?
- Extensive experience with common containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a core requirement for the DevOps Software Engineer position at The Voleon Group.
- Does The Voleon Group offer a referral bonus for the DevOps Software Engineer position?
- Yes, The Voleon Group has a 'Friends of Voleon' Candidate Referral Program where you can earn $7,500 if your referred candidate for the DevOps Software Engineer role is successfully hired.
- What level of experience is needed for the DevOps Software Engineer role at The Voleon Group?
- The Voleon Group requires at least four years of experience in software development or production systems support for their DevOps Software Engineer position.
- What is the compensation range for the DevOps Software Engineer at The Voleon Group?
- The compensation range for the DevOps Software Engineer position at The Voleon Group is between $165,000 and $195,000 annually.
- Is a degree required for the DevOps Software Engineer position at The Voleon Group?
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is required for the DevOps Software Engineer role at The Voleon Group.
- What are some preferred qualifications for the DevOps Software Engineer at The Voleon Group?
- Preferred qualifications for the DevOps Software Engineer include background in Linux/Unix administration, experience with configuration automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), the Bazel build system, and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.