Linux Automation Specialist

Site Reliability Engineer – Quant Tradingup to 160,000 + benefits and bonusQuant Capital is urgently looking for a Linux Engineer to join our high profile client.Our client is a very well-known and highly regarded trading firm, liquidity provider and systematic market maker. They operate globally and are considered to be a market leader in their field. For any technologist this is the place to be, they offer an intellectual, fun and progressive environment where you are encouraged to think outside the box.The members of this team comprise exceptionally skilled Linux Engineers and Programmers who are entrusted with the responsibility of enhancing and constructing an unparalleled platform that drives intricate proprietary trading systems. The technology stack encompasses a blend of in-house solutions and open-source components, enabling extensive customization and innovation at every level.Responsibilities:Enhance and optimize the platforms facilitating seamless interaction between teams and our infrastructureAutomate intricate processes across multiple systems, even those lacking formal APIs, to eliminate manual tasksEstablish standards to foster efficiency and discourage redundant efforts, while collaborating with other technologists to encourage reuse.Assess new technologies and development methodologies to determine their relevance and applicability to the companyPreserve and manage the existing infrastructure and tooling as long as it aligns with our objectivesProvide support for internal and trading systemsYou will need:Strong background in STEM education ideally Computer ScienceDeep and fundamental knowledge of operating systems predominantly LinuxFluent on the command line and shell scriptingUnderstanding of networking protocols, dynamic routing and storageExcellent Python programming skillsPuppet/AnsibleGITConfident with one or more distributed systems technology.Nice to have:Cloud, AWS, GCP etcSplunkKubernetesPrometheus , GrafanaTrading systems experience