Kafka/AMQ Administrator - Devops

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they

know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together!

Your role in the Team

• As a Messaging Operations Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless integration, stability, and performance of our messaging platforms, primarily Kafka, with secondary AMQ. You’ll work in a DevOps environment, collaborating closely with development and operations teams.

What you’ll do

• Provide operational support for Kafka and AMQ messaging systems, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.

• Take ownership of incident detection, diagnosis, and resolution, ensuring timely service restoration.

• Design, implement, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for messaging services and related infrastructure.

• Support cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP), optimizing scalability and performance.

• Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to proactively detect issues in the messaging pipeline.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to messaging systems and cloud environments.

• Develop scripts (Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for messaging integration and operational excellence.

• Document procedures and share knowledge within the team.

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you’ll need

•     3-6 years of experience
  •    Experience with Kafka (primary) and AMQ (secondary).
  •    Expertise in cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
  •    Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  •    Familiarity with Configuration Management tools like Puppet, Ansible.
  •    Scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.).
  •    Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
  •    Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK.
  •    Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  •    Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  •    Good to Have API Experience

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs, and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

The Perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

• Matched giving for your fundraising activity.

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities.

• Performance-related bonuses.

• Insurance and medical plans.

• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

• Contribution to gym memberships and more.

• A day off on your birthday.

• Two days’ volunteering leave per year.

Where you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favorite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.