Developer-Ops Engineer

Are you a passionate and hands-on DeveloperOps Engineer to help keep ourplatforms running smoothly securely and efficiently

We are seeking a Developer-Ops Engineer to join our dynamic RegTech team a small agile engineering team responsible for maintaining and optimising our cloud-native AI-enabled regulatory intelligence platformbuilt on Azure FastAPI PostgreSQL and LangChain.

This hybrid role blends development infrastructure and operational monitoring ensuring our environments stay healthy performant and compliant as the platform scales across clients and workloads

About ACE

At ACE you will join a forward-looking consulting and RegTech firm in the financial heart of Amsterdam. We are specialised in regulatory change risk & data AI financial & non-financial risk and sustainable finance within the financial services sector. Together we future-proof regulatory change by combining strong human connections with innovative technology like our GenAI-enabled workbench RegAI. You will support financial institutions in their regulatory change management challenges enabled by our own AI solutions.

At ACE you will be part of more than just a niche consulting and RegTech firm. You will join an inclusive community where you can be yourself learn and grow and thrive. Our culture is built on authentic connections mutual commitments a shared passion for impact and bold leadership.

Working at ACE means being part of an ambitious dynamic and results-driven team that also knows how to have fun. You will collaborate with colleagues from over 10 different nationalities where every member is a trusted adviser and valued for their uniqueness. With our hybrid workplace model you balance high performance with personal well-being.

Technical Skills

• Azure Cloud Management: Oversee resource provisioning backup/recovery planning cost optimization and solutions architecture.

• Infrastructure as Code: Manage infrastructure deployments using Terraform.

• Security & Networking:

  • Configure and manage network infrastructure Cloudflare proxying DNS settings and SSL/TLS certificate provisioning.

  • Implement OWASP Top 10 security measures.

  • Manage authentication/authorization using OAuth and OIDC.

• DevOps & CI/CD: Design manage and optimize build and deployment pipelines.

• Database Management:

  • Write efficient SQL queries design schemas optimize indexing.

  • (Nice to have) PostgreSQL experience.

• Backend Development:

  • Strong Python skills.

  • Experience with FastAPI SQLAlchemy Celery Pytest and LangChain.

  • (Nice to have) Experience with LLMs embeddings and AI-related integrations.

• Frontend Development:

  • Modern TypeScript web development.

  • (Nice to have) Experience with Svelte or SvelteKit.

• Observability & Reliability:

  • Implement OpenTelemetry for observability.

  • Triage and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Kubernetes and/or Azure Container Apps experience.

• Hands-on AI project exposure (LLMs embeddings retrieval-augmented generation).

What will you do

• Maintain and optimisecloud infrastructure (Azure Terraform Cloudflare Container Apps) to ensure high availability and cost efficiency.

• Support deploymentsthrough Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines managing build test and release processes.

• Develop and maintainbackend microservices (Python FastAPI Celery SQLAlchemy) and automation scripts.

• Monitor and troubleshootproduction workloads using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; implement alerts and dashboards.

• Contribute to infrastructure as code(Terraform modules) for reproducible and compliant environment provisioning.

• Collaborate with developers and AI engineersto containerise and deploy new features LLM pipelines and APIs.

• Apply security and compliance controlsin line with ISO 27001 and AI governance requirements (e.g. MFA encryption audit logging).

• Participate in SDLC activities contributing to design testing deployment and continuous improvement as part of the ACT SDLC framework (Lite/Enhanced).

• Assist in environment managementacross development demo UAT and production subscriptions.

• Support post-release operations including performance tuning bug resolution and periodic audits.

What Were Looking For

• 13 yearsexperience in software development or DevOps (junior/medior level).

• Proficiency in Python(FastAPI preferred) and working knowledge of SQL(PostgreSQL).

• Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services(App Services Container Apps Key Vault VNets Monitor).

• Experience with Terraformor similar IaC tooling.

• Understanding of Dockerand containerised deployments.

• Basic familiarity with CI/CD pipelines(Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).

• Working knowledge of networking access control and monitoring principles.

• Interest or experience in AI / data-driven applications(LangChain RAG pipelines or similar) is a plus.

• Comfortable working in an ISO 27001or security-conscious environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Problem-solver with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Pragmatic and curious mindset; willing to learn across stack layers.

• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams (data scientists AI engineers consultants).

• Keen interest in automation infrastructure optimisation and AI technologies.

• Strong sense of ownership over system health and reliability.

Technology Stack

• Backend:FastAPI Python SQL LangChain

• Infrastructure:Azure (Container Apps PostgreSQL Key Vault Monitor) Terraform Cloudflare

• Data:PostgreSQL (Flexible Server) Redis pgvector

• AI/ML:Mistral OpenAI LangChain RAG/CAG pipelines

• DevOps:Azure DevOps CI/CD Docker Infrastructure as Code

• Security:OAuth2 / Auth0 MFA RBAC Key Vault Secrets Management

What we offer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Your will get the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and regulatory technologyused by major European financial institutions and be exposed to modern DevOps and AI deployment practices in a collaborative environment. There will be a clear path to specialisation in either Cloud/DevOpsor AI engineeringas the platform matures.

At ACE we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. JoiningACE means becoming part of a culture that values you as an individual prioritizes your work/life balance and encourages continuous learning and development. With the right balance we believe youll feel happier and more committed to your personal and professional growth which is an important focus area within our addition to a salary that is based on education expertise experience and performance benefits

you can expect include:

• Profit-sharing scheme;

• Non-contributory pension scheme;

• Flexible mobility allowance;

• 28 paid holidays;

• Sharing company value with virtual shares;

• Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your professional growth;

• Tailored trainings to elevate your skills;

• Personal development budget for your learning and growth;

• A commitment to the Great Place to Work initiative meaning you will work in an environment that nurtures your well-being and values inclusivity ensuring you thrive;

• Working for a company with an EcoVadis Gold certification showcasing our dedication to sustainability and ethical operations;

• Voluntary social -and leisure activities featuring Funky Fridays and an annual office trip.

Ready to make animpact
If you are eager to join a firm where you can truly be yourself leading with courage innovation and a deep commitment to making a positive impact and if youre ready to drive innovation in regulatory technology and make tangible impact on the financial ssector we want tohear from you. Sodive right in andtoday!

For any questions reach out via email.