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

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite FinTech firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Network Engineer to oversee and implement high-performance network solutions. This role involves hands-on work with routing, switching, and automation technologies, aimed at optimizing the trading and research platform in a cutting-edge environment. Candidates should bring extensive networking knowledge and certifications, with opportunities to engage in impactful greenfield projects within a collaborative technologist team.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology

Valued team members

Collaborative small team

Innovative greenfield projects

Beautiful office environment

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of networking essentials and protocols.
• Cisco certifications preferred.
• Experience in cloud solutions desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer network solutions.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and automation implementation.
• Design scalable network solutions and engage in engineering work.

Skills

Automation: Python/Ansible

Cisco Certifications

Routing and Switching Protocols

Unicast Protocols: OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, VRFs

Cloud-based solutions: AWS, GCP

CCIE

Job description

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

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job title: Network Engineer

Client: Elite FinTech Trading firm

The role:

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:

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

Core skills required:

• 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
• CCIE - Highly desirable

Selling points:

• The 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 ever-evolving environment
• No red tape
• Beautiful office environment

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