Trading Systems Engineer

Hudson River Trading

9 days ago

London, United Kingdom

Mid Level / Senior

Responsibilities

Write detailed documentation and instructions for server installation and patching.
Install and upgrade operating systems.
Script solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
Evaluate demo systems from vendors.
Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed.
Troubleshoot Linux OS and applications.
Conduct performance testing and tuning.
Collaborate with vendors to resolve issues.
Work with data center technicians for hardware installations.
Plan and execute technical projects to enhance Linux trading systems.
Manage and optimize global trading infrastructure.
Automate and troubleshoot a broad range of technical infrastructure.
Coordinate server maintenance activities with the Trade Operations team.
Deploy, configure, and test internal and external applications.
Perform server hardware break/fix and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with Network and data center teams for deployments.

2+ years of experience in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux systems, especially Debian.
Proficient in using Linux/UNIX command line tools and configuration management tools.
Experience with Python or comparable programming for automation and integration.
Familiarity with shell scripting (bash or comparable).
Experience supporting a live production environment, particularly in trading.
Knowledge of configuration management tools like SaltStack, Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or CFEngine.
Cloud experience in AWS or GCP is desirable but not required.
Strong attention to detail for managing and debugging production services.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to manage projects efficiently.

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