Senior Network Operations Engineer – high frequency trading

Company: Quant Capital
Apply for the Senior Network Operations Engineer – high frequency trading
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will maintain and optimize mission-critical networks for a world-class prop trading firm. You will join a small, expert team in London and gain deep exposure to high-performance trading networks and proprietary systems. You’ll monitor, troubleshoot, and engineer network performance while expanding knowledge in microwave planning and cross-functional projects. The opportunity combines hands-on network engineering with a fast-paced, tech-driven trading environment and a strong growth trajectory.

Pay / Benefits

  • yearly bonus
  • above market salary
  • relaxed/open environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Conduct complex engineering activities to maximize performance
  • Learn and apply microwave network planning including frequency and interference analysis
  • Support and configure proprietary black boxes
  • Perform daily health checks using proprietary and standard monitoring tools
  • Support project implementation
  • Determine power configuration and forecast capacity
  • Be on call and work extra hours if needed

Key requirements

  • BSc in a computer or network based subject
  • Sub 7 years of commercial network experience
  • Experience with Cisco and Juniper, and interest in proprietary hardware
  • Scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell, Java, JavaScript)
  • Linux administration skills
  • Self-driven, independent work style
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Willingness to learn new technologies
  • Ability to engineer projects and produce documentation
  • On-call availability
  • self-motivated
  • strong problem-solving
  • independent working
  • Cisco
  • Juniper
  • Python

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Posted: October 1st, 2026