DevOps Engineer - Common Securitization Solutions
Headquarters: Remote, United States
URL: http://usfintech.com
The Company
U.S. Financial Technology (U.S. FinTech) is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team of talented professionals. This is a full-time remote opportunity.
U.S. FinTech built and operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Supporting 70% of the mortgage-backed securities in the market, U.S. FinTech provides best-in-class single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, and tax services.
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on engineer to join our dynamic Cloud Monitoring SRE team. You will architect and maintain mission-critical cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies. This role is ideal for a strong coder who wants to drive operational excellence through automation, intelligent monitoring, and modern DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Automation
- Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions using AWS services and Infrastructure as Code.
- Build robust CI/CD pipelines with comprehensive testing and automated deployment capabilities.
- Develop monitoring and alerting systems using CloudWatch, Splunk, and modern observability tools.
- Automate operational processes to eliminate manual work and reduce human error.
System Reliability & Performance
- Maintain high availability and performance of large-scale cloud platforms.
- Implement proactive monitoring solutions for system health, performance metrics, and capacity planning.
- Execute strategic patching cycles and infrastructure maintenance with minimal downtime using the AWS suite of services.
- Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
Security & Compliance
- Collaborate with InfoSec teams to implement automated vulnerability remediation workflows.
- Build security-first infrastructure with proper access controls and audit trails.
- Develop compliance monitoring and reporting automation.
Development & Innovation
- Write clean, maintainable code in Python and other modern languages.
- Create comprehensive unit and integration tests for infrastructure code.
- Build internal tools and dashboards to improve team productivity.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI/ML tools, where they add operational value.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and technical roadmap planning.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related technical field required.
Minimum Experience
- 3+ years professional experience managing large-scale, highly available cloud platforms.
- 3+ years hands-on Python development with a focus on automation and infrastructure.
- 2+ years deep experience with AWS core services (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, API Gateway).
- Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform).
- Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. U.S. FinTech does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills
- Technical Skills (Core): Advanced Python skills, proficiency in at least one other language (Go, JavaScript, Java, etc.), deep understanding of AWS architecture, expert-level CI/CD experience, and containerization (Docker).
- Technical Skills (Modern Stack): Experience with modern web frameworks (React.js, RESTful services), database management (Relational and NoSQL), version control (Git), and testing frameworks.
- Preferred Qualifications: AWS certifications, Kubernetes/ECS experience, knowledge of chaos engineering, exposure to AI/ML services (SageMaker, Bedrock), and experience building internal developer tools.
Professional Qualities
- Hands-on mindset, strong problem-solving skills, focus on code quality, collaborative, continuous learner, and ownership mentality.
Work Environment
- Availability for occasional off-hours work during critical releases and maintenance windows.
- Participation in on-call rotation with proper tooling and escalation procedures.
- Remote work environment with emphasis on team collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $81,000 to $107,500.
- U.S. FinTech offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes a performance bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, PTO, and a broad range of other benefits.
- Note: The pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation; final offers are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Employment Requirements
- As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to complete a background investigation, which may include a credit check for certain positions.
- U.S. Financial Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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