Linux Production Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rotation

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is seeking a skilled Linux infrastructure engineer to build, administer, upgrade, and support a high-performance Linux estate across trading and research platforms. You will work with end users, application teams, and engineering to meet complex requirements and enhance automation and monitoring.

The role requires hands-on Linux experience, familiarity with RedHat/CentOS/Rocky, and proficiency in Python/Bash scripting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Linux-based platforms.
• Excellent Linux administration skills with knowledge of RedHat, CentOS, and Rocky.
• Experience with end-to-end server deployments.
• Proficiency in automation technologies (e.g., Ansible).
• Working knowledge of AMD/Intel server hardware and physical components.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in technology and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Working knowledge of server network stack, network protocols (TCP, UDP), LAN, and WAN technologies.
• Some experience with NFS/SAN systems is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the infrastructure support team working with high-performance Linux-based trading and research platforms.
• Build, administer, upgrade, and support QRT’s Linux estate.
• Contribute to monitoring and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to document and improve processes.
• Participate in out-of-hours work and an on-call rota (typically performed remotely).
• Leverage experience in Python and bash scripting.

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.

Join our global infrastructure support team at QRT, supporting the growing Linux on-prem estate. Engage with end users, application teams, and engineering teams to meet complex business requirements. This role involves both day-to-day support and project-based activities like new deployments, general administration tasks, and upgrades, working closely with engineering teams to enhance platform automation and monitoring initiatives.

Your future role within QRT:

• Be a key member of the infrastructure support team working with high-performance Linux-based trading and research platforms.
• Build, administer, upgrade, and support QRT’s Linux estate.
• Contribute to monitoring and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to document and improve processes.
• Participate in out-of-hours work and an on-call rota (typically performed remotely).
• Leverage experience in Python and bash scripting.

Your Current Skillset:

• Hands-on experience working with Linux-based platforms.
• Excellent Linux administration skills, with knowledge of RedHat, Centos, and Rocky.
• Experience with end-to-end server deployments.
• Proficiency in automation technologies (e.g., Ansible).
• Working knowledge of AMD/Intel server hardware and physical components.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in technology and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Working knowledge of server network stack, network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP), LAN, and WAN technologies.
• Some experience with NFS/SAN systems is advantageous but not essential.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.