Contract DevOps / Production Engineer (Python / AWS) - Capital Markets
Ocho is partnering exclusively with a high-growth, fully remote fintech client to hire a Contract DevOps / Production Engineer. This is a long-term engagement supporting trading infrastructure, client integrations, and platform tooling within a globally distributed team.
This role blends DevOps, production support, and engineering - ideal for someone who enjoys building systems while staying close to live environments and client-facing problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
Build and enhance internal DevOps tooling (Python-based monitoring & automation)
Support and maintain trading systems and client integrations
Work across AWS infrastructure (EC2, IAM, scaling, storage)
Improve observability using tools like Prometheus and monitoring frameworks
Troubleshoot production issues across client environments
Collaborate with US-based DevOps and global engineering teams
Contribute to automation of support and operational processes
Person We Are Looking For
Strong Python skills (essential)
Solid AWS experience (IAM, EC2, scaling, infrastructure concepts)
Experience in DevOps / Platform / Production Engineering environments
Exposure to Capital Markets or trading systems (desirable, not essential)
Comfortable working in Linux environments
Experience supporting live systems / debugging issues
Strong communicator, able to work with clients and internal teams
Pragmatic engineer who can operate across Dev + Ops + Support
The Opportunity
Fully remote (UK / Europe preferred, but flexible)
Long-term contract with strong stability
Outside IR35 engagement
High-impact role within a scaling fintech business
Exposure to real-time trading systems and global clients
Day Rate
£450-£550 per day (depending on experience)
Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.