Software Engineer/Platform Engineer – Go/Linux

Overview

In this role you will help design, build, and sustain the trading infrastructure that powers a global algo-focused business. You will work within a focused engineering team to improve platforms, automate complex tasks, and reduce redundancy across the organisation. You’ll evaluate new technologies and methodologies to fit our high-scale operations, while supporting and guiding teammates in maintaining reliable systems. This is a hands-on opportunity in a fast-moving fintech environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and technical excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus scheme
• on-site in London
• competitive base salary
• large tech budget
• collaborative culture
• global exposure

Responsibilities

• Improve platforms for smoother interaction and utilization of infrastructure across teams through design, development and enhancements
• Establish guidelines to reduce redundancy and foster cross-team collaboration and reuse
• Automate intricate processes across multiple systems to streamline manual tasks
• Provide guidance and support to teammates in maintaining and servicing developed systems
• Assess modern technologies and development practices for integration into operations
• Maintain and update existing infrastructure and tools as needed
• Participate in discussions related to third-party systems from a commercial perspective

Key requirements

• Proficiency in Go; Python or C also acceptable
• Strong automation passion and experience
• Expertise with Linux (RedHat / Debian), TCP/IP networking, and storage technologies
• Extensive experience with Git, IDEs, CI/CD, and test-driven development

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Mentoring or guiding teammates
• Problem-solving and proactive communication
• Go
• Python or C
• Linux (RedHat / Debian)

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