System Engineer

NJF Global Holdings Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a Trading Systems Engineer to manage its Linux infrastructure. The role involves deploying and configuring servers, automating operational tasks with Python or Bash, and optimizing system performance. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of Linux experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with configuration tools. Offering competitive compensation and opportunities for collaboration in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Linux systems experience in a production environment.
  • Strong command line and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with Python or shell scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain Linux-based trading infrastructure.
  • Deploy and configure servers across production environments.
  • Automate operational tasks using Python or Bash.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance.
  • Support production systems and collaborate on infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Linux systems experience
Troubleshooting skills
Python or shell scripting
Ansible
SaltStack
Puppet
Chef

Job description

A leading quantitative trading firm is looking for a Trading Systems Engineer to help support the Linux infrastructure powering its global trading environment.

You’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams to deploy, maintain, and improve the systems that support live trading.

What you’ll do:
  • Manage and maintain Linux-based trading infrastructure
  • Deploy and configure servers across production environments
  • Automate operational tasks using Python or Bash
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance
  • Support production systems and collaborate on infrastructure improvements
What we’re looking for:
  • ~2+ years of Linux systems experience in a production environment
  • Strong command line and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with Python or shell scripting
  • Familiarity with tools like Ansible, SaltStack, Puppet, or Chef

Nice to have: cloud experience (AWS/GCP) or exposure to trading systems.

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