Mid DevOps Release Automation Engineer

About HFM:

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets.

• Take an active role in designing, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, repeatable, and secure software delivery.
  

• Develop and maintain automated build, deployment, and post-deployment validation processes across multiple environments.
  

• Integrate monitoring and logging into release automation to improve visibility, reliability, and proactive alerting.
  

• Collaborate closely with QA, Development, and other DevOps teams to align release pipelines with testing, scalability, and reliability goals.
  

• Ensure smooth, uninterrupted production releases by proactively troubleshooting and optimizing processes, with rollback strategies for error recovery.
  

• Contribute to cost-efficient automation by analyzing resource usage and streamlining release workflows.
  

• Apply and promote best practices in release management, including version control and artifact handling.
  

• Continuously learn and improve deployment processes, incorporating new tools and technologies as needed.
  

• Support and maintain existing CI/CD infrastructure for performance and scalability.
  

• Mentor junior engineers by sharing best practices in release management, automation, and DevOps tooling.
  

• BSc or MSc degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment strategies.
  

• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
  

• Solid knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Graylog).
  

• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies.
  

• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
  

• Practical experience implementing security best practices in CI/CD pipelines.
  

• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize release pipelines in complex environments.
  

• Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  

• Ability to integrate and consume REST APIs for automation and system integrations.
  

• Good understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, firewalls).
  

• Experience integrating security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines.
  

• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack).
  

• Familiarity with microservices architectures and deployment patterns.
  

By joining us, you can expect:

• Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home).
  

• 22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years' service)
  

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance (from day one)
  

• Friday afternoons off in Summer (July & August)
  

• Birthday Leave
  

• Gym Membership (Larnaca)
  

• Referral Bonus
  

• Paid Time Off for Training & Education
  

Kick off an exceptional career with HFM and follow the path to success

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