Fionics, a fast-growing High-Frequency Trading (HFT) firm based in Dubai, is hiring an experienced DevOps Lead to spearhead its trading operations and infrastructure systems. With a lean yet impactful team of approximately 30 professionals, the firm contributes to 5–10% of global crypto trading volume, making it a prominent player in the crypto trading industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the overall strategy for HFT operations and infrastructure

• Develop robust systems focused on latency, performance, reliability, and availability

• Define and maintain best practices for monitoring and automation

• Directly collaborate with the Head of Engineering and lead a high-performance DevOps team

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) operations

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Hands-on expertise with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Ansible, and related monitoring and automation stacks

• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, globally distributed environments

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with full-time benefits

• Opportunity for Dubai sponsorship for eligible candidates

• High-impact role with ownership of mission-critical systems

• Strong leadership support and career growth

• Open to candidates located in Dubai, UK, or within compatible time zones

Note: Junior-level DevOps positions are also available within the same team for candidates not yet ready for a lead role.