Network Engineer: £135k + Bonus (Elite FinTech Firm)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech trading firm in Bolton is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their global team. This role will focus on implementing and optimizing network solutions to enhance trading performance, with a strong emphasis on low latency systems. Candidates should have extensive experience with network protocols and cloud technologies, and will enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for impactful projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology

Small team size promoting significant impact

Beautiful office environment

Qualifications

• Engineering work across Routing, Switching, Security, Proxies, and more.
• Hands-on troubleshooting required.
• Experience with cloud solutions highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer network solutions.
• Design scalable network solutions for low latency trading.
• Adopt automation and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Automation: Python/Ansible

Cisco Certifications

Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols

Experience with unicast protocols: OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, VRFs

Experience with cloud-based solutions: AWS, GCP

Education

CCIE certification

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer

Client: Elite FinTech Trading Firm

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: £135k + Bonus

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Network Specialist (as part of a global team) will supervise, engage in, and administer network solutions encompassing design, implementation, optimization, monitoring, support, and documentation, with the goal of providing an optimal low latency trading and research platform.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Engineering work across Routing, Switching, Security, Proxies, and other areas - including greenfield projects
2. Designing scalable network solutions
3. Hands-on troubleshooting
4. Adopting automation and identifying areas for improvement
5. Working within tight timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Core Skills Required:

1. Automation: Python/Ansible
2. Cisco Certifications
3. Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols
4. Experience with unicast protocols: OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, VRFs
5. Experience with cloud-based solutions: AWS, GCP
6. CCIE certification - Highly desirable

Selling Points:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the industry
• Technologists report directly to other technologists
• Technologists are valued as top assets
• Small team size in a growing company allows for significant impact
• Exciting greenfield projects in an evolving environment
• No red tape
• Beautiful office environment

If you are interested in the Network Engineer role, please apply directly or email [email protected]