Endpoint Engineer - Windows

Hudson River Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Hudson River Trading is seeking a Windows endpoint engineer to join the Enterprise Engineering team in the UK. You will scale and automate HRT’s global Windows endpoint fleet, focusing on reliability and reducing operational overhead while delivering new endpoint capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a Microsoft technology engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and collaboration skills and a positive attitude toward internal customers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Microsoft technology engineer or similar.
• Experience managing Windows endpoint lifecycle using Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID, and Active Directory.
• Hands-on admin of Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Citrix-based VDI.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve the endpoint management platform with device config, software deployment, policy enforcement, and lifecycle automation.
• Automate provisioning and management of on-premises and cloud-hosted VDI including Citrix remote access.
• Identify and remediate inefficiencies across Windows endpoints, infrastructure, and Azure resources.
• Develop PowerShell-based systems to automate tasks and improve reliability.
• Participate in ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support to improve Windows environment.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Citrix

Microsoft Intune

Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows Autopilot

Entra ID

Active Directory

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Windows Autopilot

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Windows 365

Azure Virtual Desktop

Hyper-V

Citrix

PowerShell

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Windows endpoint engineer to join our Enterprise Engineering team. In this role, you will help scale and automate HRT’s global Windows endpoint fleet, with a focus on improving platform reliability, reducing operational overhead, and delivering new endpoint capabilities. You will also contribute to the management and automation of our Windows server and Azure infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a Microsoft technology engineer and an eager problem solver who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as a positive attitude towards team members and internal customers, are crucial to success within this role.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve HRT’s endpoint management platform, including device configuration, software deployment, policy enforcement, compliance, and lifecycle automation across our global Windows fleet
• Automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of on-premises and cloud-hosted VDI environments, including HRT’s Citrix remote access platform
• Leverage automation to identify and remediate technical inefficiencies across Windows endpoints, Windows infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure resources
• Develop PowerShell-based systems to automate operational tasks and enhance the reliability of the Windows platform
• Participate in ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support efforts to improve the Windows environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Microsoft technology engineer, Microsoft infrastructure engineer, or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage the Windows endpoint lifecycle using Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Windows 365 and/or Azure Virtual Desktop and Hyper-V based VDI
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Citrix platforms and Windows endpoints
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills, with experience developing automation and operational tools
• A working knowledge of Windows Server, and Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with configuration-as-code, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools
• A design mindset that incorporates security best practices, business continuity, high availability, and scalability
• A self-motivated and driven work ethic

The estimated base salary range for this position is 150,000 to 250,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used by an applicant during an interview or an assessment, we reserve the right to immediately end the interview or assessment, disqualify the applicant’s candidacy and/or rescind any job offers extended.

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Windows endpoint engineer to join our Enterprise Engineering team. In this role, you will help scale and automate HRT’s global Windows endpoint fleet, with a focus on improving platform reliability, reducing operational overhead, and delivering new endpoint capabilities. You will also contribute to the management and automation of our Windows server and Azure infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a Microsoft technology engineer and an eager problem solver who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as a positive attitude towards team members and internal customers, are crucial to success within this role.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve HRT’s endpoint management platform, including device configuration, software deployment, policy enforcement, compliance, and lifecycle automation across our global Windows fleet
• Automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of on-premises and cloud-hosted VDI environments, including HRT’s Citrix remote access platform
• Leverage automation to identify and remediate technical inefficiencies across Windows endpoints, Windows infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure resources
• Develop PowerShell-based systems to automate operational tasks and enhance the reliability of the Windows platform
• Participate in ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support efforts to improve the Windows environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Microsoft technology engineer, Microsoft infrastructure engineer, or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage the Windows endpoint lifecycle using Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Windows 365 and/or Azure Virtual Desktop and Hyper-V based VDI
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Citrix platforms and Windows endpoints
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills, with experience developing automation and operational tools
• A working knowledge of Windows Server, and Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with configuration-as-code, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools
• A design mindset that incorporates security best practices, business continuity, high availability, and scalability
• A self-motivated and driven work ethic

The estimated base salary range for this position is 150,000 to 250,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used by an applicant during an interview or an assessment, we reserve the right to immediately end the interview or assessment, disqualify the applicant’s candidacy and/or rescind any job offers extended.

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