Linux Engineer HFT

Overview

In this role you will support an expanding UK infrastructure for a leading ultra-low latency trading business. You’ll work across hardware, networking, software builds, deployment, automation and tooling within a globally distributed tech ops team. The position focuses on keeping low-latency systems reliable and scalable as the firm grows, including procurement and ongoing optimization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, open and tech-focused culture, delivering robust systems that enable high-performance trading.

Responsibilities

• Support and scale UK infrastructure to accommodate growth over 6–12 months
• Triage and troubleshoot complex hardware, network and in-house software issues
• Manage existing hardware/software footprint and assist with procurement of new systems
• Develop tooling and automation to improve deploys and operations
• Work with cross-functional teams to support low-latency electronic trading systems
• Engage with data-centre architecture and core networking concepts
• Coordinate with global teams and maintain stable production environments

Key requirements

• BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science or similar technical field
• Strong understanding of Linux
• Python
• Operations experience
• Ability to triage, prioritise and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues
• Knowledge of hardware management and procurement
• Development of tooling and automation
• Understanding of core networking concepts (LAN/WAN, data-centre architecture)
• Morning start at 6:30 a.m.

• curiosity
• proactive problem-solving
• team collaboration
• Linux
• Python
• Bash

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