Platform Compute and Storage Specialist

Squarepoint Capital; London; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Platform Compute and Storage (PCS) Specialist to support and maintain their global infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux systems and distributed storage, alongside a strong background in cloud technology and automation. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the continuous scaling of services essential to the company's growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Health and dental plans

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology infrastructure, including Linux administration.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Chef or Ansible.
• Proficiency in Python or other high-level languages (Go, Rust, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain compute and storage services.
• Manage systems efficiently at scale with automation and in-depth monitoring.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues throughout the stack.

Skills

Linux administration

Configuration management

Distributed storage systems

Python

Cloud platforms

Software development practices

Observability tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field

Tools

Chef

Ansible

NFS

GPFS

WEKA

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Datadog

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Department: Infrastructure

Position Overview:

Squarepoint is looking for a Platform Compute and Storage (PCS) Specialist to join our growing global team. The candidate will work alongside our global team to design, build, and maintain both compute and storage services that are continuously scaling to support the growth of the company. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Linux platforms and distributed storage systems, including performance optimization and capacity management. The candidate should ideally have experience with bare metal, hypervisors, containers, and public cloud platforms. Daily tasks may include hardware and software installation and configuration, monitoring and alerting improvements, automation, and tool development.

• Manage systems efficiently at scale through standardization, automation, testing, and in-depth monitoring.
• Enforce development standards for source control, testing, and continuous integration for infrastructure, OS, patches, and configuration management.
• Manage a distributed compute environment and several petabyte-scale storage systems.
• Install, manage, and monitor the Linux operating system (RHEL based).
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues throughout the stack.
• Collaborate with business owners to re-prioritize the work backlog while delivering tactical and long-term objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a technology infrastructure role, including Linux administration.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Chef or Ansible.
• Experience with distributed storage and protocols (NFS, GPFS, WEKA).
• Proficiency in Python or other high-level languages (Go, Rust, etc.).
• Experience with modern software development practices: version control, agile development, CI/CD.
• Knowledge of observability tools in distributed systems (e.g., Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience working with cloud providers such as AWS and GCP.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and grow professionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, adaptable, and pressured environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The minimum base salary for this role is $60,000 if located in New York. Compensation may include discretionary bonuses, benefits such as health and dental plans, wellness programs, and 401(k). Final compensation and benefits will depend on various factors.