Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Hunter BondSenior Headhunter at Hunter Bond| London | New York | Singapore | Montreal |Specialising in Infrastructure EngineeringTitle: System AdministratorClient: Elite Systematic Trading FirmLocation: LondonAbout the Firm:Join a world-class systematic trading firm at the forefront of quantitative finance. Our client specializes in cutting-edge technology, sophisticated algorithms, and ultra-low-latency trading strategies, operating in some of the most competitive financial markets globally. They foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, offering engineers the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.Role Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated Linux Engineer with strong experience in compute, performance, storage, and automation. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure and development teams to maintain, optimize, and automate mission-critical trading systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to expand their technical expertise within a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.Responsibilities:Optimize Linux-based trading infrastructure.Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts using Python and other relevant technologies.Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of trading systems.Collaborate with software developers, network engineers, and traders to enhance system performance and reliability.Implement and manage configuration management and deployment automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar).Work on the performance of Petabyte scale storage systemsResearch HPC InfrastructureEnsure security best practices are followed in system configurations and deployments.Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a timely manner.Requirements:Experience as a Linux Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.Strong understanding of Linux systems administration, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security.Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and system integration.Experience with DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) methodologies.Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewall configurations, etc.).Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automation and efficiency.Experience in a trading, finance, or high-frequency/low-latency environment is a plus but not required.Cutting-edge tech: 5/10 years ahead of the competitionRewarding, satisfying work: yearly pay reviews, role progression and autonomyGreenfield projectsUnrivalled bonus, exceptional benefits packageSeniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation Technology, Engineering, and FinanceIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Investment ManagementReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hunter Bond by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “System Administrator” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoSenior Systems Administrator (Ref: 966-1)London, England, United Kingdom £100,000.00-£120,000.00 2 hours agoSenior Systems Administrator | VMware ExpertLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoDartford, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoInfrastructure Specialist - System AdministratorLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLinux Systems Administrator - Elite FinTech - up to £250K + BonusLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr