Senior Platform Reliability Engineer - Ai Fabric

Firmus Technologies Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Firmus Technologies Pty Ltd. is seeking a Senior Platform Reliability Engineer for the AI Fabric data platform in Sydney.

You will own the reliability of large-scale data collection, storage, and query platforms, ensuring safe operation and enabling expansion of capabilities across teams including traders and developers. You will join a four-person Sydney team within the APAC Data Team, collaborating with colleagues in Chicago, Mumbai and Amsterdam, while driving automation, CI/CD, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing large-scale multi-petabyte data infrastructure in a similar role.
• Strong Linux system administration skills with proven troubleshooting in Linux environments.
• Experience with at least one core tech: Kafka, HDFS, Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with data access tools like Dremio and Presto.
• Exposure to workflow tools like Airflow and Prefect.
• Cloud exposure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor distributed systems, storage infra, and data processing platforms (Kafka, HDFS, Dremio, in-house pipelines).
• Drive automation and CI/CD to enable rapid deployment of hardware and software solutions.
• Collaborate with systems, network engineers, traders, and developers to support queries and troubleshooting.
• Stay current with tech trends and propose/implement innovative solutions.

Skills

Linux administration

Distributed systems

CI/CD automation

Kafka

HDFS

Kubernetes

Docker

Airflow

Prefect

Dremio

Presto

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Airflow

Prefect

Dremio

Presto

Job description

Senior Platform Reliability Engineer AI Fabric

Join our dynamic and high-impact Data Engineering team, where you'll be responsible for our large-scale data collection, storage, access and query platforms. The work includes the safe and reliable operation of the platform, as well as projects to evolve and expand the capabilities. This is a critical role in the organisation as the data platform drives a huge range of trader analysis, simulation, reporting and insights.

You will join a growing team of four in Sydney which is part of the larger APAC Data Team, and will collaborate with counterparts in Chicago, Mumbai and Amsterdam.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor distributed systems, storage infrastructure, and data processing platforms, including Kafka, HDFS, Dremio, and in-house data pipelines.
• Drive heavy focus on systems automation and CI/CD to enable rapid deployment of hardware and software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with systems and network engineers, traders, and developers to support and troubleshoot their queries.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology trends in the industry; propose, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions.

Your Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in managing large-scale multi-petabyte data infrastructure in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Linux system administration and internals, with proven ability to troubleshoot issues in Linux environments.
• Experience in at least one of the following technologies: Kafka, HDFS, Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Experience with data access technologies such as Dremio and Presto.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow and Prefect.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.

Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.