Support Engineer (Python/PowerShell and Linux)

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative investment firm in London is seeking a Trade Support Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a multi-tenant public cloud environment while ensuring top-notch user support in a fast-paced financial services setting. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity for professional development within this cutting-edge organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in server administration on Windows and Linux.
• Familiarity with public cloud services like AWS and Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Powershell, Python, and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure and support customer-facing systems.
• Enhance and maintain cloud-managed services and databases.
• Provide high-touch user support across various platforms.

Skills

Server administration

Public cloud

Scripting/programming

Desktop support

Networking

Database administration

Security and compliance controls

Tools

AWS

Azure

Powershell

Python

Bash

Job description

• Opportunity to develop and upskill in a financial organization
• 5 days on site in London are essential

About Our Client

Quantitative investment firm

Job Description

The job provides exposure to:

• A large, Linux-centric, multi-tenant public cloud environment
• Configuration management tools
• Heavy use of cloud-managed services (DBaaS, IaaS, etc.) to offload undifferentiated maintenance work from the team
• Databases of various shapes and sizes, including relational databases, columnar databases, NoSQL, etc.
• User-facing systems in various shapes and sizes (Windows, Macs, Linux endpoints, physical and virtual)
• A SaaS-heavy corporate environment that favours flexibility and agility over legacy on-premise technologies
• Cloud video-conferencing and phone systems
• Various storage technologies including object storage, file share systems, and cloud-based platforms such as Sharepoint
• Customer facing experience, internal and/or external demanding stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Server administration - Windows and Linux
• Public cloud (particularly AWS, Azure beneficial too)
• Scripting/programming (Powershell, Python, Bash, etc.)
• Mobile device management controls (MDM/MAM)
• Video conference and phone systems
• Desktop support across multiple operating systems - Windows, Mac and Linux
• White glove, high-touch user support
• Windows and Active Directory administration
• Email system administration and support
• Security and compliance controls (endpoint security, firewalls, etc.)
• Networking (routing and switching)
• Database administration

Soft Skills:

• Superb communication skills
• Able to manage projects independently
• Able to learn new platforms and technologies quickly
• Financial industry experience

What's on Offer

This role is offering a base salary of up to £80,000 per annum for a Trade Support Engineer.

This role requires 5 days on site in Central London.

This will be a 3-4 stage interview process.