DevOps Engineer

Who We Are

MA Capital US LLC is a proprietary trading firm specializing in systematic and high-performing discretionary strategies across multiple asset classes. We leverage advanced technology, quantitative research, and sophisticated models to capitalize on opportunities in global markets. Our culture is built on innovation, efficiency, and transparency. We are committed to providing liquidity and supporting fair, efficient markets, while ensuring our traders and professionals have flexibility, tools, and continuous learning opportunities to succeed.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance the firm’s production trading environment. This individual will help ensure our trading systems operate reliably, particularly during off-hours, while improving operational processes, debugging application issues, and maintaining critical infrastructure. You will work closely with developers, traders, and technology teams to support deployments, strengthen system stability, and contribute to a resilient and scalable trading platform.

MA Capital employs individuals with a passion for innovation and solving hard problems. If you’re looking for a firm where you can take ownership, grow technically, and directly influence the reliability of our trading environment, MA Capital is your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Diagnose misbehaving applications, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver clear post-mortem writeups.
• Operational Processes: Maintain accurate JIRA tickets, documentation, and runbooks to support operational excellence.
• Systems Management: Support Linux environments used across trading and development teams.
• Networking & Infrastructure: Work with TCP/IP networking, DNS, firewalls, NFS, and tunnels to ensure system connectivity and stability.
• Environment Management: Support Docker-based environments and job schedulers such as cron.

Required Qualifications

• Languages & Formats: Shell scripting, Python, YAML, JSON.
• Core Technologies: Linux systems, TCP/IP networking, firewalls, DNS, NFS, LDAP/ActiveDirectory, job schedulers, and data feeds.
• DevOps Tools: Experience with Ansible or other IaC tools, Git/GitHub, and GDB/core dump analysis.
• Documentation: Ability to produce clear procedures, operational documentation, and post-mortems.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and thoroughness in operational workflows and incident analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Hands-on experience in a high-performing environment where you can grow and directly influence trading operations.
• Startup Culture: Agile, entrepreneurial setup that encourages ownership and rapid iteration.
• Modern Technology: Exposure to a highly efficient trading stack built for reliability and performance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Helping you and your family plan for a secure financial future.