SeniorFull TimeEN
We are looking for a Staff DevOps Engineer to join our BUX team based in Amsterdam.
Our engineering team sits at the heart of the company. We have a well-rounded team that cares about building great products that matter. You'll be part of a modern fintech company where you can try things, break things, fix them, and learn fast. Your work is visible, your input matters, and you help shape both the product and how we build it. We stay close to what's happening in the world of investing and fintech, and we share what we learn. It's a place where you can stretch your skills, contribute to something real, and grow alongside people who take their craft seriously and enjoy building things together.
In this role, you'll go beyond managing infrastructure. You'll shape our cloud technical direction, drive DevSecOps excellence across the organisation, and mentor DevOps engineers to help build and scale our platform that powers millions of trades. To do this, you will have the help of other very experienced colleagues, the freedom to brainstorm and suggest new ideas, and the time to execute those ideas in a high-quality way.
As a Staff DevOps Engineer, your job is to lead from the front. This could mean:
Define and drive the technical vision for BUX cloud infrastructure across teams and set architectural standards for cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform
Architect and implement highly available, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure solutions with low-latency, high-throughput systems required for trading platforms
Lead 'Infrastructure as Code' initiatives using Terraform and evolve Kubernetes platforms for production workloads at scale
Technically lead and mentor DevOps engineers across teams, elevating technical capabilities organisation-wide through knowledge sharing and comprehensive documentation
Drive DevSecOps practices by setting standards for CI/CD pipelines, implementing security scanning, compliance checks, and building automation frameworks with GitHub Actions
Take end-to-end ownership of critical infrastructure projects, including messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), database infrastructure (Cassandra, CloudSQL), and comprehensive observability solutions
Collaborate with Java/Kotlin and Python development teams to optimise application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure infrastructure supports Spring Boot microservices and data lake requirements
Lead strategic initiatives to improve system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with financial services regulations (ISO-27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, DORA)
10+ years in DevOps/infrastructure roles, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership capacity
Expert knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a focus on Kubernetes and container orchestration
Excellent command of 'Infrastructure as Code' using Terraform
Experience with Kafka, CloudSQL (PostgreSQL & MySQL), and GitHub Actions
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices, and DevSecOps
Solid experience with monitoring, observability, and incident management at scale
You regularly use GenAI tools, stay up to date with new ones, and encourage the team to use them to speed up delivery and improve how everyone works
Track record of driving organisational-wide improvements and strategic initiatives
Nice-to-have
Experience with serverless cloud technologies like Cloud Run and Cloud Functions
Experience with RabbitMQ and Cassandra
Proficiency in Python development and advanced scripting capabilities (Bash)
Working experience with Google PubSub and VertexAI
Ability to understand and work with Java/Kotlin code in Spring Boot applications
Understanding of financial services and neobroker business models
You will have space to share your ideas and be encouraged to express your voice
You will be one of the most skilled infrastructure experts in the room, with the authority to make strategic decisions on cloud architecture
You will be challenged to design and maintain critical infrastructure that handles high-volume trading data in real-time, ensuring reliability and security for millions of users
You will lead the technical direction of BUX's cloud infrastructure and shape DevOps practices across the entire engineering organisation
You will work with cutting-edge cloud technologies (GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform) and have the freedom to evaluate and champion the adoption of new tools that provide strategic value
Lastly, the business domain is interesting. You will learn how the financial system works on the inside and ensure our infrastructure meets the strict requirements of financial services
To learn more about our approach to hiring and how to prepare for your interviews, check out our How we hire section.
Adjustments for the hiring process
We want you to feel empowered to show your best self during the application process. If there's anything we can do to accommodate you better (interview timing, place, etc), please let us know in your application form.
International work environment
Company pension plan
Flexibility is at our core; we offer a hybrid work environment (1-2 days at the office)
Working from home allowance
Mobility benefit
Gym membership contribution via Urban Sports
Learning budget and full access to our learning and development platform
A1 Dutch language course for you (and your partner)
Delicious lunches at the office
The possibility to work from abroad for 1 month every 12 months
Take care of your mental and emotional well-being with unlimited appointments with psychologists or coaches through OpenUp
Regular team gatherings and fun company events
At BUX, we’re committed to making investing accessible and affordable for everyone through our intuitive app. We believe that a diverse team with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives is key to achieving this mission. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our ability to innovate and serve our customers better.
To fully benefit from our diversity, it’s essential that everyone feels safe, included, and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where each of us can bring our full selves to work and contribute to our shared goals.
