Devops Engineer

DevOps Engineer

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it's like to trade the world's markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we're digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You'll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones. The Role As a DevOps Engineer, you will optimize and maintain our public website infrastructure in AWS. You'll automate application deployments, manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for high availability. Collaborating with engineering teams, you'll streamline release processes, improve system reliability, and ensure compliance. The role reports to the Engineering Manager, based in Budapest. Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our work and culture. We truly value this diversity and are excited to welcome someone who is open-minded, adaptable, and enthusiastic about collaborating in a globally connected and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure in AWS with an emphasis on scalability, cost efficiency and security
• Plan, execute, and automate application deployments to ensure smooth, zero-downtime releases across environments
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
• Implement and oversee monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance
• Support containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, etc.)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve release processes and reduce time-to-production
• Drive best practices for system reliability, security, and compliance
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes

About You

• Experience with AWS and infrastructure as code solutions: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tooling (GitHub actions or similar).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of networking, monitoring tools (Prometheus, ELK, Datadog), and performance tuning for low-latency environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in high-pressure, real-time environments.
• Ability to live the Pepperstone values.
• Committed to ongoing learning and development.

Will be considered as a plus:

• Knowledge of trading systems, order management, and market data processing.
• Knowledge of financial instruments (equities, derivatives, FX, or commodities).
• Experience with regulatory and data governance practices in financial platforms

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Convenient and cozy office located near Astoria, at Kluster Coworking.

More about Pepperstone

We're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit and

We understand it's important to do due diligence on a prospective employer and see what our team is saying on . We respect our team members' experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.

Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant.