Lead DevOps Engineer, New York

Lab49 – Software Engineering /Full-Time /On-Site

Lab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street’s door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution (for which Lab49 was among the first significant practices established on Wall Street), DevOps, cloud and data science.

Today, we are an established partner in financial markets, having delivered hundreds of projects for clients including all the world’s tier-one investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally.

 Being part of Lab49 means bringing your drive and creativity into an environment where your contributions will make immediate impact. Engineers will work in cross functional teams, consulting directly with our clients, shaping not only technical solutions to business problems but delivering them into production.

Lab49 is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer who can help build enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct enterprise client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design sophisticated solutions that solve client challenges and enhance outcomes for them and their clients.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Product and UX experts from Lab49and our client. In addition to the Lab49 project team, you will collaborate with client product and engineering stakeholders to guide the discovery and build phase of an exciting new initiative.

Responsibilities:

Required Skills and Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role.
• Expertise with infrastructure-as-code tooling, particularly Terraform, to build scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure. 
• Extensive experience architecting, designing, and deploying cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). 
• In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and a deep understanding of container technologies like Docker (Kubernetes experience is a plus). 
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools. 
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams on architecture, features, and complex problem-solving. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and interact effectively with clients and diverse technical teams. 
• Strong grasp of software design patterns, development methodologies, and agile practices. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. 

Desired Skills:

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation: USD 180,000 – 210,000 per year salary