DevOps Engineer – Risk & Quant Analytics

About the role

Polymer Capital Management is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support its Risk & Quant Analytics team. You will work from our centrally located Shanghai office, ensuring that our cloud and data‑center infrastructure runs reliably and securely.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments using tools such as Terraform.
• Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and performance tuning.
• Manage AWS and data‑center environments, including compute, storage, and networking services.
• Configure and maintain network security tools, identity services, and access management systems (e.g., Okta).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and guarantee high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to align infrastructure with application needs.
• Ensure disaster recovery plans and backups are correctly configured and regularly tested.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in infrastructure management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Strong background in Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python or Bash.
• Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform) and AWS management.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of version control systems, especially Git.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Linux administration
• Python
• Bash
• Terraform
• AWS
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Git
• Okta (identity and access management)

What we offer

• Prime location in the heart of Shanghai with a modern office space.
• High‑growth environment surrounded by ambitious professionals.
• Equal‑opportunity workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
• Global exposure through collaboration with offices worldwide.