Network SRE

Berkeley Square IT; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading algorithmic trading company is looking for an experienced Network Developer / Automation Specialist to improve their network systems. Candidates will leverage their networking skills in a dynamic trading environment, with a salary reaching up to £200k per annum. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies, explore hardware and software systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Prior knowledge in finance isn't necessary but substantial experience in network engineering is key.

Qualifications

• Strong network architecture skills in Ethernet and IP routing.
• Ability to write code (not just scripts) in Python or Go.
• Experience with network vendors and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Automate and monitor network infrastructures through coding.
• Work with teams on trading and post-trade systems.
• Identify and mitigate network risks and issues.

Skills

Network engineering

VPN and tunnelling protocols

Routing protocols

Network automation

Programming in Python

Linux command line

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

IOS-XE

NX-OS

Junos

Job description

Network Developer / Network Automation Specialist / Network SRE - Python - Salary to £200k per annum!

My client, a leading algorithmic trading company, is seeking an experienced Network SRE who understands how networks function at a fundamental level, considers how problems can be solved using a broad array of tools and techniques, and is not limited to using off-the-shelf or open-source components.

The Role:

You may have been a network engineer, designer, and/or architect and moved beyond core switching/routing into automating and monitoring everything possible by means of code. Fundamental computer science knowledge is important, but being self-taught is just as valid as holding a degree.

The role offers the opportunity to learn more about hardware, operating systems, the applications that run on them, Python/Go development, AWS, and storage. Additionally, you will work directly with teams responsible for developing and running trading and post-trade systems among others. Prior finance knowledge is not required.

Candidates must have the following skills / experience:

• Strong network engineering and architecture skills.
• Knowledge of switch internals, Ethernet, and IP routing, including but not limited to:
• VPN and tunnelling protocols (IPSec, GRE, MPLS).
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF/ISIS, LDP/RSVP-TE).
• Working with multiple network vendors and network operating systems such as IOS-XE, NX-OS, EOS, Junos.
• Firewall configuration and debugging.
• Network automation, management, and monitoring via code, working with different API transports (CLI-based, RESTCONF, NETCONF, gNMI).
• Ability to write code (not just scripts) in a language such as Python or Go.
• Can identify and mitigate network risks and issues.
• Very comfortable at the Linux command line.