Aquis Stock Exchange

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Type of Employment: Permanent Location: London Reports to: Senior DevOps Manager Job Overview Aquis Exchange is seeking a highly capable Cloud & DevOps Engineer to help shape, optimise, and scale our infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply passionate about automation, efficiency, and building resilient systems. You'll join a small, expert DevOps team working across low latency trading platforms, cloud environments, and on prem systems-contributing to both strategic projects and hands on engineering. We are looking for someone who brings a strong sense of curiosity, excels in technical problem solving, and is committed to designing systems that are robust, reproducible, and thoughtfully engineered. The ideal candidate naturally seeks to refine processes, explore emerging technologies, and deliver reliable, high quality solutions that contribute to the continual improvement of our platform. Responsibilities and Duties Build and automate hybrid infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), with a primary focus on container platforms and Kubernetes/OpenShift environments. Continuously improve automation across containerised, on prem, and cloud environments using Ansible, Python, and supporting tooling. Collaborate with Development and Infrastructure teams to productionise new technologies and workflows, with particular emphasis on container-native and GitOps patterns. Champion and help steer architectural decisions with an emphasis on container orchestration, automation, reliability, and operational excellence. Support internal teams with build pipelines, CI/CD systems, OpenShift/Kubernetes workloads, and developer tooling. Assist Linux engineering with deployment, configuration management, and systems operations at scale across containerised and virtualised environments. Lead capacity planning and ensure container platforms and supporting environments remain scalable across Dev, QA, Test, and Production. Maintain clear, current, and high quality documentation of systems and processes. Required Skills/Experience Significant experience at a senior level designing, implementing, and operating Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms, ideally across hybrid on prem and multi cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar). Advanced DevOps experience including CI/CD, GitOps workflows, container image management, monitoring, and automation. Strong Linux system administration (RedHat/CentOS or similar), including experience underpinning OpenShift deployments. Demonstrable and extensive scripting/automation experience: Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible. Strong experience with Git, GitLab, and container-native deployment pipelines (Helm, ArgoCD, or similar). Strong understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, VPNs, and container networking/service mesh). Proven, hands on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift); familiarity with cloud managed equivalents (ECS/ECR, GKE) is a plus. Knowledge of infrastructure design patterns, automation best practices, and configuration management principles in containerised environments. Database familiarity (MySQL, QuestDB, Elasticsearch). Strong communication skills - clear, detailed, and pragmatic. The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Equal opportunities at Aquis Exchange. We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Aquis Exchange in London seeks a Cloud & DevOps Engineer to shape, optimise, and scale our hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on prem systems. You'll join a small, expert DevOps team delivering automation and resilient platforms for low latency trading. The role emphasizes Terraform, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, GitOps, and strong Linux administration, with a focus on reliability and operational excellence. Collaborative, hands on environment with growth opportunities.

Aquis Exchange is seeking a Senior Desktop Support Engineer to own and evolve our Windows estate across London and Paris. You will lead a small Desktop Support team, manage 3rd line escalations, PKI, MDM policy, and the day-to-day reliability of our Microsoft environment, spanning on-premises and cloud services. You will define and enforce GPOs, AD structures, certificate lifecycle, and patch management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid London/Paris setup.

Type of Employment: Permanent Location : London Aquis maintains a presence in both the UK and EU (primarily Paris). Aquis operates a hybrid working environment with a mixture of office and working from home days. In London we currently operate a minimum of 3 days working in the office. Reports To Head of Infrastructure Job Overview Aquis Exchange is looking to hire a Senior Desktop Support Engineer to own and evolve our Microsoft endpoint and server estate across London and Paris. This is a hands on technical leadership role: you will manage a small and growing Desktop Support team while maintaining deep personal ownership of 3rd line escalations, PKI and certificate lifecycle, MDM policy, and the day to day reliability of our Windows environment. The role sits within a tight knit Infrastructure function and operates at the intersection of endpoint management and core server infrastructure. Responsibilities and Duties Lead and develop the Desktop Support Team, providing day to day management, mentorship, and performance oversight and reporting to maintain a high performing support function. Own 3rd Line Desktop Support, handling escalated hardware and software issues to resolution and ensuring reliable operation of endpoints across Aquis offices and for remote users. Manage and evolve Aquis's Microsoft environment, spanning both on premise infrastructure and cloud services (Microsoft 365 / Azure), ensuring availability, security, and scalability. Define, implement, and maintain MDM and patch management policies, ensuring consistent, timely, and auditable deployment of updates across the device estate. Design, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Active Directory structures, ensuring policies governing security, software deployment, and user configuration are well defined, documented, and consistently enforced across the estate. Manage the lifecycle of digital certificates across the estate, including issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates via internal PKI (AD CS) and third party CAs, ensuring uninterrupted authentication for endpoints, users, and services. Maintain and continuously improve hardware and software build standards, conducting regular audits to enforce software compliance and licensing obligations company wide. Implement and uphold approved IT procedures, including change control, and joiner/mover/leaver processes, ensuring consistency, auditability, and alignment with internal policy. Plan and execute IT projects, including software rollouts, hardware refresh cycles, and infrastructure upgrades, coordinating with stakeholders and managing delivery to schedule. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate hardware and software procurement, ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and alignment with approved standards. Produce and maintain accurate, up to date technical documentation covering configurations, processes, and runbooks. Collaborate with the Linux and Network teams on cross functional initiatives and provide cover or assistance as operational needs required Required Skills and Experience Proven operational infrastructure support experience, with a track record of delivering reliable IT services in a fast paced environment. At least 5 years of hands on experience supporting Windows operating systems in an enterprise setting. Strong Microsoft Server administration skills (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DHCP, DNS, and NPS. Solid understanding of PKI concepts and certificate lifecycle management, including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and third party CAs, as well as integration with Intune for device certificate deployment. Proven experience managing Microsoft 365 services, including Intune, SharePoint, and Teams. Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management, including device enrolment, compliance policies, and configuration profiles. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot endpoint VPN connectivity and networking issues across a distributed user base. Solid understanding of patch management and endpoint security practices, including vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting. Experience working in a regulated financial services or similarly compliance driven environment, with an understanding of the audit and change control requirements that entails. Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a dynamic environment, balancing competing demands without compromising quality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem solving ability, with a proactive approach to identifying issues early and proposing practical solutions. About Aquis Exchange Aquis Exchange ("Aquis") is Europe's challenger exchange, creating better markets for a modern economy. Aquis has market leading technology and innovative rules for trading, and offers primary listings and secondary trading of equities, along with global licensing of proprietary technology. Aquis consists of four divisions: Aquis Markets operates lit and dark order books, covering 16 European markets. For its lit books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of the value of each stock that they trade. Aquis Technologies is the software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better markets via the creation and licensing of cutting edge, cost effective exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and trade surveillance solutions. Aquis Stock Exchange ("AQSE") is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity securities. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments 'Access' and 'Apex'; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses. Aquis Data generates revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and Aquis Stock Exchange to non Member market participants. Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and L'Autorité des marchés financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility businesses in the UK & Switzerland markets and in EU27 markets, respectively. Aquis is part of SIX: the provider and operator of stable and efficient infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centres. For more information, please go to . Our Culture At Aquis, we're proud of our culture - one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. We work fast, support one another, and share responsibility for both our successes and our lessons learned. Our values guide how we work every day: Win as One - We collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success. Disrupt Positively - We challenge the status quo and look for smarter, better ways to do things. Find Joy - We take pride in our work and enjoy what we do, even when it's challenging. Act with Honour - We do the right thing, with integrity and respect for others. You'll join a supportive, ambitious, and diverse team where ideas are encouraged and innovation is part of our DNA. We recruit talented people from all walks of life and empower them to make an impact. If our values resonate with you, Aquis could be the ideal place to grow your career. The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Equal opportunities at Aquis Exchange. We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Title Operations Analyst Internal Job Level Associate/Senior Associate (based on experience) Type of Employment Permanent Location London Reports To Head of Second Line Operations Job Overview The primary responsibilities of the Operations Analyst will be maintaining and running the Aquis and Aquis client exchange platforms. Aquis is a growing business and this list of exchanges which the Exchange Operations Team supports may grow in the future. The operations team currently work a weekly shift rota covering the hours 07:00-18:00. There may also be some evening and weekend work. Responsibilities and Duties Responsible, along with other operations analysts, for the day-to-day management of the exchange platforms. Provide 1st line support to connected clients Work with other departments (Compliance, Surveillance, Infrastructure and Sales) to ensure appropriately monitored live operations of all platforms Support the build out and configuring of new exchange platforms Take a lead role in technology client support, including platform delivery management, support and knowledge transfer Raise and deploy changes to support the day to day running of multiple exchange platforms Compile outage reports for any production outages which occur on the operated platforms once the outage has been rectified Be a subject matter expert of the exchange platforms offered from a technological perspective Take part in release review meetings prior to upgrades Actively raise and pursue improvements and changes that will benefit the team and the wider Aquis ecosystem Experience Essential Degree level qualification (or equivalent) and/or 5 years of experience Extensive experience using Unix/Linux servers Ability to write advanced SQL queries and a strong understanding of relational databases Scripting experience e.g. bash/shell, python or similar Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products Experience with FIX Protocol Proven use of GIT or similar Excellent communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audience Experience supporting production applications and demonstrated the ability to understand end-to-end systems and processes Experience of network support and troubleshooting Exposure to UK and EU equity markets Desired Prior experience in a similar role Knowledge or experience of Grafana Previous experience of Binary Protocols Previous experience of the Atlassian suite of products TCP/UDP knowledge Skills Effective communicator Attention to detail, numerate, self motivated Excellent team player and self starter Interest in financial markets and the requirements to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment Equal Opportunities Equal opportunities at Aquis Exchange. We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.