Low Latency Linux Engineer (Ref: da72)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing proprietary trading firm in London is seeking a Low Latency Linux Engineer. This role involves building infrastructure platforms and developing deployment mechanisms, offering opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building Low Latency Linux platforms.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build infrastructure platforms for new co-locations.
• Develop deployment mechanisms for software teams.

Skills

Scripting

Automation

Performance Analysis

Kernel Tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Ansible

Debian

RHEL

Job description

Low Latency Linux Engineer (Ref: da72), London

Client: Referment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 16.05.2025

Expiry Date: 30.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting role has opened with a rapidly growing proprietary trading firm seeking their first Low Latency Linux Engineer in London. As the firm transitions into more high-frequency strategies, there is a need for an experienced Linux Engineer to build infrastructure platforms for new co-locations and develop deployment mechanisms for software teams, crucial for the company's expansion.

You will work in a small, lean team closely aligned with the investment team. Being a relatively new firm, there will be opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience building Low Latency Linux platforms (Debian and RHEL preferred)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python and Ansible preferred)
• Expertise in performance analysis and kernel tuning related to Low Latency systems