DevOps Team Lead

IntellectEU is an international technology company focused on digital finance and emerging technologies. At IntellectEU we are on a mission to become the top-of-mind fintech company. We are committed to our people and believe in building a better future with the newest of the newest technologies. Giving young people and industry veterans a growing ground to play, launch ideas & work very closely with our clients.

With our hands-on experience in both technical & capital markets, there’s no challenge that’s left untackled. Since 2006 we have been focused on financial messaging and integration, being a SWIFT service partner.We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (DevOps) to lead a team of skilled DevOps engineers within Catalyst Integration Manager Services team.As a leader, you’ll set the technical direction, coach engineers, and drive delivery excellence across infrastructure, CI/CD, and deployment automation. You’ll also collaborate closely with software engineering and product teams to ensure the delivered solutions run reliably, securely, and at scale across both cloud and on-prem customer environments.Responsibilities:Lead, mentor and manage the CatIMs DevOps team - fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvementOversee the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure, release pipelines, and monitoring solutionsHelp with the definition of the DevOps tooling and deployment strategy for CatIMPartakes to hands-on DevOps activities when needed, with a problem-solving attitudeLead and act as the Cat-IMs DevOps subject matter expertOwn the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and internal toolingWork closely with software engineers to enable seamless integration, deployment, and observability of new featuresDefine and promote standards for infrastructure-as-code, container orchestration, and release automationManage end-to-end release and deployment activities, including infrastructure analysis, environment-specific configuration, and hands-on support during on-premise installationsImplement standard and complex changes on platform componentsParticipate in pre-sales engagements and customer discussionsContribute to effort estimations, project scoping, and planning activitiesCollaborate with Product, Development, and Architecture teams on backlog management, bug resolution, and the design of client-requested features.Technical skills:Must Have:7+ years in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship roleStrong cloud background (preferably AWS) with a solid understanding of cloud security and networking principlesHands-on expertise with Terraform, Helm, Ansible, Docker, and KubernetesExperience with CI/CD systems (GitLab pipelines)Proficiency with Linux administration and Bash scriptingStrong understanding of networking fundamentals (IP routing, VPNs, configuration, troubleshooting)Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skillsPrevious experience in pre-sales activitiesA growth mindset - eager to learn, guide, and improve processes continuously.Nice to Have:Experience leading cloud migration or modernization initiatives (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g.,Durable Execution Solutions)Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are a strong plusBackground in fintech, payments (SWIFT), or regulated financial environments.Soft skillsGood communication and presentation skills, problem-solving skills, learning attitude and openness, process orientation.We guarantee: Excellent compensation and benefits package including medical insurance and sports activities.International experience in a stable company: the company has offices in Antwerp, Lisbon, Krakow, Kyiv, New York and operates on the market for over 15 years.Passionate team in an innovative casual, positive, and open work environment ready to meet your new ideas.Great opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the chance to change the way the business works in the financial world.Work where you're most productive - remote, in-office, or hybrid options available.Join us to make an impact on the entire financial world!Originally posted on Himalayas