Systems Engineer
Leading Technology-Driven Investment Firm
London
Up to £120,000 + Bonus/Benefits
A leading technology-driven investment firm is seeking a Systems Specialist to join its infrastructure engineering team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the design, build, and operation of large-scale compute and storage environments that power a global trading platform.
The successful candidate will be involved in every layer of the technology stack—from hardware and operating systems to automation and observability—while gaining exposure to how a world-class investment firm manages its technology infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a distributed compute environment and several petabyte-scale storage systems
* Install, configure, and monitor RHEL-based Linux environments
* Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across the stack
* Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (Python, Ruby, or Bash)
* Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex issues and improve systems reliability
Required Qualifications
* Up to 6 years of experience in a technology infrastructure or systems administration role
* Proficiency in Python, Ruby, or Bash scripting
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with modern software development practices (version control, agile methodologies)
* Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, or Ansible)
* Exposure to distributed storage systems and related protocols
* Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technologies
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
jhayne@hunterbond.com