Head of Devops (Financial Services)

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and strategic leader and specialist to spearhead the DevOps initiatives and the implementation of modern development and security practices.

• Proven track record in DevOps leadership and technical expertise required to guide our team of DevOps engineers.

• Expertise in crafting, implementing, and overseeing DevOps tools and procedures

• Establish strong connections with vital stakeholders across the organization, including business executives, IT departments, and risk management teams.

• Lead with strategic direction

We are open to individuals from various industries who are interested in shifting their careers to financial services, especially those with a solid track record in the specified requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization's DevOps and DevSecOps strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and automation across development, operations, and security teams.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the success of DevOps initiatives, providing regular reports to the executive team, with a primary focus on productivity and people leadership.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a high-performing team of DevOps engineers.

• Provide hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and managing DevOps tools and processes.

• Ensure effective utilization of tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitHub, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Chef.

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for both on-premise and cloud environments.

• Advocate for the integration of security tools, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Container Scanning, into the CI/CD pipeline.

• Ensure timely identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.

• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including business leaders, IT teams, and risk management.

• Effectively communicate the value and impact of DevOps initiatives to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in software development, operations, or related fields.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in DevOps, preferably in a financial institution or highly regulated environment.

• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale DevOps transformations.

• Proven expertise in DevOps tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Git, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Chef.

• Experience with both on-premise (VM, OCP) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization.

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.

• Deep understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and security best practices.

Please contact Jackie Panopio at +65 6950 0369 or JackieP@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R1332082

Only successful candidates will be notified. Referrals are greatly appreciated.