Site Reliability Engineer - Elite Global Hedge Fund - World-Class Compensation Package

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology-driven hedge fund is on the lookout for a talented Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to enhance their global infrastructure team. This role offers a unique chance to thrive in a high-performance, low-latency trading environment where technology fuels the firm’s competitive advantage. As an SRE, you will collaborate with software engineers and investment teams to develop automation-first solutions, ensuring the reliability and scalability of critical systems. Join a record-breaking firm that offers an exceptional benefits package, world-class compensation, and access to cutting-edge tools and technology.

Benefits

World-Class Compensation

Exceptional Facilities

State-of-the-Art Tools and Technology

Qualifications

• Experience as an SRE with data systems is essential.
• Proficiency in programming with Python and C++ is required.

Responsibilities

• Create automated solutions and troubleshoot production issues.
• Ensure availability and performance of core production systems.

Skills

Site Reliability Engineering

Python

C++

Linux/Unix Systems

Networking

System-Level Debugging

Automation

SQL

Cloud Platforms

JavaScript/React

Education

Strong Educational Background

Tools

Version Control

Build Systems

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Job Description

A prestigious, technology-driven hedge fund is seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their global infrastructure team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-performance, low-latency trading environment where technology is at the heart of the firm’s competitive edge.

This team plays a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of the systems that power the fund’s trading and research platforms. As an SRE, you will work closely with software engineers and investment teams to build automation-first solutions that support the firm’s most advanced strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create automated solutions and troubleshoot production issues related to Enterprise Data / Reference Data systems, including post-issue evaluations, root-cause analysis, and remediation.
• Analyze, performance test, document, and identify optimization opportunities and failure patterns/incidents in the Enterprise/Reference Data application.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of core production systems across the business.
• Design and implement automation to eliminate manual tasks and reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate with software and investment teams to embed the SRE mindset early in the development lifecycle.

Ideal Candidate:

• SRE with experience working with data systems.
• Ability to program (structured, OOP, and TDD) using one or more high-level languages, such as Python and C++.
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems, networking, and system-level debugging.
• Familiarity with modern development tooling: version control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines.
• Bonus: experience with SQL, cloud platforms, or front-end technologies (JavaScript/React).
• Strong educational background.

The opportunity to join this record-breaking firm comes with a renowned benefits package, including world-class compensation, exceptional facilities, and access to state-of-the-art tools and technology across the firm.

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