DevOps Engineer
il y a 1 semaine
DevOps Engineer
Fintech Startup, Algeria, Algiers (Rouiba)
About Us
We are a new
technology startup in Algeria
, building a secure and scalable platform that will transform how people transact digitally. Our mission is to make everyday financial interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.
Role Overview
As a DevOps Engineer, you will take ownership of the infrastructure powering our platform, ensuring it is secure, resilient, and compliant. You will set up CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment processes, while working closely with backend, frontend, QA, and compliance teams to guarantee system reliability at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Setup
o Deploy and secure environments: Development, Staging, Production.
o Manage PostgreSQL (ledger) clustering/replication and Redis caching.
o Configure load balancers, auto-scaling groups, and failover systems.
o Implement secure secrets management.
- CI/CD & Deployment
o Build automated pipelines for testing and deployment.
o Enforce code quality gates and safe rollbacks (blue/green, canary).
o Guarantee zero-downtime updates during releases.
- Security & Compliance
o Manage encryption keys, JWT secrets, and signing keys.
o Secure APIs with rate limiting, throttling, and firewall rules.
o Ensure SSL/TLS everywhere and centralised logging for compliance.
o Defend against DDoS and network-level threats.
o Strong commitment to delivering solutions that proactively neutralise data exfiltration risks and data leaks.
- Monitoring & Reliability
o Deploy an observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog).
o Configure alerts for payment failures, latency spikes, or anomalies.
o Maintain disaster recovery plans and test backups regularly.
o Define and test recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO).
- Cost & Optimisation
o Select a cloud/local hosting strategy that meets Algeria's data residency rules.
o Optimise infrastructure for cost while maintaining reliability.
o Monitor and control infra spend.
- Collaboration & Culture
o Work with the backend team to ensure ledger observability.
o Coach developers on
DevSecOps best practices
.
o Provide QA with reliable test environments.
o Document and maintain incident response playbooks.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6+ years as a DevOps Engineer or SRE
(required), preferably in fintech, banking, or telecom. - Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure
(AWS, GCP, or Azure) and/or on-prem hosting (required). - Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis
in production (required). - Expertise in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
- Skilled in monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
- Solid background in
security practices
(TLS, secrets, firewalls, API hardening). - Experience with
high-availability, fault-tolerant systems
. - Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
Nice-to-Have
- Previous experience in
fintech or large-scale transactional platforms
. - Familiarity with
compliance requirements
(KYC/AML, audit logging). - Knowledge of
North African data hosting regulations
.
Soft Skills
- Highly organised and punctual, with strong time management.
- Flexible to work extra hours or step in on weekends for urgent requirements.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ownership mentality with a proactive problem-solving approach.
Location
- Based in Algeria (remote/hybrid possible).
- Must collaborate daily with the local development team.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build one of Algeria's first next-generation payment platforms.
- Full ownership of backend architecture and systems design.
- Work in a dynamic startup environment with strong growth potential.
- Clear path to senior leadership/CTO role as the company scales.
Hiring process?
Our recruitment process has three stages:
- Initial Zoom Call (30 minutes)
– Introduction, role overview, and background discussion. - In-Person Interview + Technical Test
– Deep dive into your technical skills, including a practical backend challenge focused on ledger and API design. - Final In-Person Interview
– Conversation with leadership to assess cultural fit and long-term potential.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please send your CV and portfolio of relevant work to:
. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
