Platform Architect Lead - Dev Ops

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund is seeking a Platform Architect Lead in Exeter, specializing in Ultra-Low Latency Platform engineering. The role involves leading the design and deployment of high-performance platforms, optimizing application architecture, and automating tasks. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with a strong background in DevOps and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in crafting, maintaining, and improving application architecture.
• Experience creating Kubernetes environments.
• In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure, Public cloud, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Work with application owners to build new and maintain existing application architecture.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize performance and maintain low latency.
• Maintain a fast-paced release cycle.

Skills

Kubernetes

IT infrastructure

Public cloud

DevOps

Low latency infrastructure

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exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Platform Engineering Lead - Low Latency

A global successful hedge fund mid and high frequency hiring a platform engineer lead this person will be responsible for the global Ultra-Low Latency Platform engineering. This person will lead the design, deployment, and architecture of the high-performance platform to support the trading environment. They will also automate daily software and hardware tasks while writing and maintaining scripts and tools. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with application owners to build new and maintain existing application architecture
• Develop an in-depth understanding of existing application architecture and work on migration.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize performance and maintain low latency
• Meet target dates in support of a fast-paced release cycle
• Bring to bear new technologies and approaches with continuous improvement in mind

Qualifications

• Proven track record in crafting, maintaining, improving application architecture
• Experience creating Kubernetes environments.
• In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure, Public cloud, DevOps, and Ent. architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed understanding of high capacity/low latency infrastructure
• Understanding of build and deployment management and DevOps concepts

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