Senior DevOps Engineer

Join our dynamic team at IC Markets as a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer and help shape the future of FinTech innovation. This full-time, on-site opportunity based in Limassol offers you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us

Who We Are:

IC Markets, a global leader in trading with over 15 years of success, a strong international presence, and a team of skilled professionals, remains at the forefront of financial technology innovation. As an agile company that values growth and collaboration, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry where innovation meets excellence.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing IC Markets' cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Your role is critical for building resilient, scalable, and secure trading platforms. You will work to automate the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure that our systems are observable, reliable, and cost-effective.

What We're Looking For:

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

• Design and manage highly available, fault-tolerant AWS infrastructure for global trading platforms.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Automate deployments and infrastructure updates with CI/CD pipelines - AWS Code Pipeline, GitLab & Jenkins.
• Develop advanced automation with Octopus, AWS Code Deploy, and Bamboo

Containerization & Orchestration

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using ECS, EKS (Kubernetes), and Fargate.
• Optimize ECS/Kubernetes clusters for cost efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Implement service discovery and load balancing for microservices-based architectures.

Event-Driven Architectures & Real-Time Processing

• Develop event-driven architectures using AWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, and Lambda.
• Build and maintain real-time data processing pipelines using Kinesis Streams, Kinesis Firehose, and DynamoDB Streams.
• Support pub/sub messaging models to enable efficient inter-service communication.

Security, Compliance & Networking

• Implement IAM best practices, least privilege policies, and security automation.
• Secure cloud networking with VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, AWS WAF, and Shield.

Monitoring, Logging & Incident Response

• Set up monitoring and alerting with CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and X-Ray.
• Implement log aggregation and analytics using AWS services like CloudTrail, OpenSearch (Elasticsearch), and Firehose, or external tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Establish disaster recovery (DR) plans, including backup strategies with AWS Backup and RDS Multi-AZ replication.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with Cloud Architects, Developers, and SRE teams to improve cloud performance and reliability.
• Participate in architecture reviews, performance tuning, and system optimizations

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles.
• Good to have experience in deploying Java-based applications.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing in distributed environments.
• Deep expertise in AWS services, including EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, Lambda, IAM, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) and managing EKS or ECS clusters.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools like AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.
• Security expertise, including IAM, AWS KMS, encryption, and compliance best practices.
• Strong scripting and automation skills with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Required Skills and Technologies:

AWS Certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Security Specialty).

• Familiarity with FinOps (AWS cost optimization strategies).
• Experience in financial services, trading platforms, or high-frequency systems.

Working Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00

Why Join Us? Experience Rewards Beyond Just a Job Because You Matter.

• Competitive Pay – We value you, not just your role. Our compensation reflects the skills and experience you bring to the table.
• Career Growth – Your journey is important. We're here to support your development with ongoing learning and clear paths to advancement.
• Work-Life Balance – Time to rest is time to thrive. With 22 days of annual leave, your personal life is respected and prioritized.
• Wellness & Healthcare – Health comes first. Enjoy 12 paid sick days and full medical insurance coverage after 6 months—because your well-being is our priority.
• Future Security – We're invested in your tomorrow. Access our provident fund after 6 months for peace of mind down the road.
• Snack Hub – We care about your daily comfort. Our fully stocked kitchen keeps you energized with fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages.
• Lunch on Us – Nourishment and connection matter. Enjoy a delicious daily lunch buffet with teammates.
• Paid Overtime – Your extra effort doesn't go unnoticed. We recognize and reward the time you put in.
• Learning & Development – We believe in your potential. Dedicated budgets support your upskilling and curiosity.
• Referral Bonus – People matter here. Bring in great talent and get rewarded for growing our community.
• Team Spirit – Culture is everything. Join a team that celebrates together through events and team-building activities.
• Fitness & Recreation – Stay active and refreshed with access to gym facilities, organized sports, and relaxing spa treatments.
• Unwind Fridays – We're human too. Enjoy a relaxed Friday drink with colleagues to close the week on a high note.

Our culture is built on empathy, respect, and trust, because at the heart of everything we do is you.

Your next big opportunity starts here

• Apply now at and let's build something incredible together
• Thank you for your interest in joining IC Markets. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.