At Synechron, we harness the power of digital transformation to drive business success. As a global consulting firm, we combine creativity with advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions across industries. Recognized with multiple employer awards, we are committed to building talented teams and creating a dynamic work environment.
We are hiring a DevOps Engineer
Hybrid working model - Novi Sad or Belgrade office
Role Description:
We are looking for a motivated DevOps Engineer to support and enhance our cloud-based infrastructure and CI/CD ecosystem for financial trading applications. The role centers around managing and improving cloud environments (primarily AWS), container orchestration with Kubernetes and OpenShift, automation via Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, BitBucket, or similar tools. You will contribute to building reliable, scalable, and high performing platforms by working with development, infrastructure, and security teams. The level of autonomy and ownership will increase based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Work within AWS to deploy, maintain, and optimize cloud infrastructure (Azure knowledge is a plus)
Manage and support Linux and Windows-based systems
Maintain and improve Kubernetes clusters and Helm deployments; deploy and scale containerized applications in OpenShift (OKD/OCP)
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and BitBucket
Customize pipelines to fit project requirements, ensuring compliance with established policies
Integrate Nexus Repository Manager for artifact storage
Automate container builds using Docker
Work with engineering and DevOps team to report gaps, suggest improvements, and align on best practices
Develop and maintain automation and configuration using Ansible
Contribute to infrastructure automation and templating; experience with Terraform is an advantage
Set up and maintain monitoring and observability systems (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk Observability, ELK stack)
Investigate incidents, analyze system metrics, troubleshoot and improve system performance, reliability, and stability
Enforce security standards, integrating SAST/DAST scanning tools (Veracode, Trivy, Syft)
Manage secrets and credentials in HashiCorp Vault, or similar tools
Support and improve integrations with Cloudflare and MongoDB
Collaborate with development teams on application deployment, performance tuning, and best practices for cloud-native services
Work with cross-functional teams (Dev, Infrastructure, Security) to ensure seamless operations
Participate in operational support, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and resolve project-specific bottlenecks in build, test, and deployment processes
Optimize OpenShift resource usage for cost efficiency and performance, including implementing auto-scaling and self-healing for high availability
Your Profile:
Must Have Skills:
Hands-on experience with AWS
Strong knowledge of Linux
Proven experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift (OKD/OCP), and Helm
Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, BitBucket, Maven, and Gradle
Experience with Ansible for automation
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, ELK stack)
Ability to own complex infrastructure components end-to-end
Experience designing scalable cloud architectures and production-grade deployments
Strong troubleshooting experience across distributed systems
Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and Podman
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Familiarity with DevSecOps tools: HashiCorp Vault, Veracode, Trivy, Syft
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, Confluence, MS Teams
Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to bridge gaps between teams
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Programming experience in Python, Java, or C#
Experience with Azure
Familiarity with Cloudflare and ELK stack components
Familiarity with databases and messaging systems: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka (Confluent), Solace PubSub+
What’s in it for you:
Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills
Flexible hours and hybrid work options, allowing you to achieve a work-life balance that suits your needs
Private health insurance plan
Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, and a range of resources to help you grow professionally
Personalized leadership training program
FitPass membership to support your well-being and mental health support programs
Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program
For any additional information or questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
One of the prerequisites for this position is that the prospective candidate must possess a valid work permit for Serbia.
*Dear applicant, only short-listed candidates for this Job opening will be contacted. If we find you more suitable for any of our other future job openings, we will keep you in mind and reach out to you accordingly.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,700+, and has 48 offices in 19 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.
