DevOps Engineer (Finance)
Stark & Partners
Full-time
Remote
Portugal
About the Project
Disclaimer: Due to operational requirements, this role is open only to candidates based in Portugal with valid work authorization. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
___________________________________________________Our client, 28Stone, specializes in delivering tailored software solutions for the financial services industry, working closely with major institutions in the US and UK to build high-performance systems for global capital markets. With over 200 professionals across North America and EMEA, they are a global IT consulting firm known for deep domain expertise and a focus on capital markets technology.
We offer a unique opportunity in Portugal: the ability to work on international projects within a friendly and collaborative environment. Distributed teams support the development and delivery of technology that helps drive efficiency, performance, and scalability for some of the world’s most advanced financial institutions.
Since 2023, through our strategic collaboration with us, Stark & Partners, they have expanded into Portugal by launching a Software Engineering Delivery Center. This center is a key part of our global delivery strategy, and we are continuing to grow sustainably by hiring talented engineers and consultants who are eager to contribute to complex, global financial systems.
28Stone is proud to have received the Top 1% Workplace Award 2024.
Together we foster a culture of learning, openness, and collaboration - and we are always looking for positive, motivated individuals who want to grow their careers and make an impact through technology.
Join 28Stone in Portugal and be part of a team that connects local talent to the global financial technology landscape.
Your Key Focus Areas
- Software release and Software deployment management.
- Implement solutions related to automation of building, integrating and deployment of software to the on-premise and cloud environments.
- Site Security, Site Reliability, Site Management.
- Maintaining own productivity and alignment to project goals.
- Effectively collaborating with the project team.
- Take part in daily activities to ensure stability and operability of environments and application stack, provisioned to developers and QA.
- Communicating with the client daily.
Your Expertise
- At least 3 years of development experience.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud computing services.
- Good understanding of DevOps practices and methodologies: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with CI/CD automation tools, preferably GitLab
- Strong knowledge of version control systems like TFS, SVN, Git, and Git workflows (git-flow, branching/merging, TBD, etc.)
- PowerShell, Unix Shell, Python, Groovy – Experience with programming/scripting languages PowerShell, Unix Shell (The Bourne shell, Bash, or similar), Perl, Python, Groovy, etc.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Skills related to containerized environments and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes
- Very good written and spoken English skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with international clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Considered as advantage:
- Experience with Grafana Observability stack (Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, Pyroscope) or other OTEL-compliant solutions.
- Experience with code analysis tools (SonarQube, SAST, etc.).
- Experience with GitOps frameworks for deployment and management via Git workflows.
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration.
- Understanding of Financial Services, especially Capital Markets and Securities Trading.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation package that exceeds Portuguese market rates, calibrated to your seniority and expertise
- Hybrid & flexible work: Work remotely from anywhere in Portugal or from our co-working office in Leiria.(TECNEA Community).
- Annual training budget: Invest in your growth with an allocated budget each year.
- Tech communities: Join a team that fosters knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- Loyalty rewards: Receive company-branded gifts on your work anniversaries.
- Modern office setup: Ergonomic and fully equipped workspace in Leiria.
- Additional office perks include free snacks, fresh fruits, tea and coffee, board games, a ping pong table, a spacious cafeteria, and free parking.
- Social events: monthly lunches, team buildings, company-wide events.
- Coverflex: A flexible benefit for expenses like education, childcare, and sports.
About us
Stark & Partners bridges international companies with Portuguese talent, helping businesses launch and scale successfully in Portugal.
We have built our company on a simple belief: when talented people have the right environment, amazing things happen. Today we're a growing team with a strong sense of community and one clear goal: making our clients' expansion to Portugal successful and bring more jobs to Portugal.
Your Career Matters
We're not looking for people to fill seats – we're looking for talented individuals who want to build something meaningful. Bring your skills, ideas, and ambition. We'll provide the platform, support, and opportunities.
How We Work
✓ Trust over micromanagement – We hire great people and let them shine
✓ Growth opportunities – Your development is our priority
✓ Flat structure – No unnecessary hierarchies blocking your path
✓ Diverse challenges – Work that keeps you learning and engaged
✓ Supportive team – Colleagues who have your back
✓ Real impact – See the results of your work every day
Ready to grow with us?
Apply today, and we’ll reach out to you after reviewing your profile!