Job Description

Systems Engineer
£144k - £192k per annum
London
PCD300015

The organisation is urgently looking for a talented Senior open-source operating system Engineer to join our client’s the organisation’s Systems team in London.
Our client is a well-known and highly regarded organisation in the high-performance trading and research infrastructure space. We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a strong background in open-source operating system systems and extensive experience managing complex, large-scale compute environments.
As a Senior open-source operating system Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, maintaining, and optimising the client’s advanced technology platforms that support both trading and research operations. This hands-on technical role offers the chance to work in an inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cutting-edge infrastructure, including open-source operating system-based systems, high-performance computing clusters, storage solutions, networking, and development tools.
Contribute to diverse technology projects, including workload orchestration, system monitoring, distributed storage architecture, SDLC processes, and performance optimization for both kernel and network components.
Enhance system performance for mission-critical, low-latency, and data-intensive applications.
Oversee the infrastructure for large-scale distributed systems, high-performance compute environments, and vast storage arrays.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues, leveraging advanced diagnostic and monitoring tools.
Continuously improve infrastructure by implementing automation, streamlining workflows, and driving efficiency across the technology stack.

What We Are Looking For:
A degree in computer science or a related technical field, combined with 10 - 20 years of experience in system engineering or similar roles.
Expertise in open-source operating system systems administration, with advanced knowledge of configuration management tools and practices.
Strong proficiency in Python, with familiarity in other languages like Go, Rust, or C being advantageous.
Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, software deployment automation, and managing the software development lifecycle.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in using diagnostic and tracing tools to resolve system issues.
Experience working with distributed systems, large-scale computing environments, and high-performance storage is highly preferred.