A well-established NYC-based high-frequency trading business is seeking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer for their London office.
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and maintaining trading infrastructure, finely tuned for low-latency performance. You will work on cutting-edge technology, crafting solutions that enable research and trading strategies to operate seamlessly on a global scale, 24/7.
This role offers the opportunity to drive improvements across the environment, architecting and implementing end-to-end solutions with a focus on simplicity and automation.
Essential Requirements:
* Proficiency in Linux systems administration, with hands-on experience troubleshooting and managing Linux-based environments.
* Experience working with virtualization, networking devices, and storage systems.
* Demonstrable skills in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimizing production systems.
Skills:
* Familiarity with deployment and automation tools such as Ansible, Airflow, and Jenkins.
* Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.
* Comfortable with various software development tools and practices, including testing, source control, and CI/CD.
* Strong attention to detail for effectively managing and debugging production services.
* Experience with research clusters and tools like the Slurm workload manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the lifecycle of Linux-based servers and applications across multiple business environments.
* Automate and troubleshoot a wide range of technical infrastructure.
* Implement and support performance monitoring and fault monitoring systems.
* Manage software and operating system components, ensuring seamless integration and upgrades.
* Collaborate with development, trading, and hardware teams to create standardized server builds.
* Act as an expert resource for optimizing the performance of operating systems, kernels, and server hardware.