Systems (Compute) Software Engineer

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant salary + bonus + benefits

Work with top industry minds

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to join a leading global market maker in London. You will shape and execute the virtualization strategy for the compute platform and work directly with platform users to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes self-documenting, version-controlled configurations, and cutting-edge technology in a high-performance environment. Fresh graduates are discouraged; advanced skills in Linux, networking, and cloud tooling are

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python or Go.
• Experience with Kubernetes and virtualization platforms.
• Solid knowledge of Linux and TCP/IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the virtualization strategy for compute platform.
• Build and configure solutions by translating user requirements into effective systems.
• Maintain self-documented, version-controlled code and configurations.

Skills

Python

Go

Kubernetes

Linux

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

Packer

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Systems Engineer to join an industry-leading global market maker, using innovative and cutting-edge technology. Forget the stuffy world of finance you thought you knew; developers here are tech-driven and truly world-class.

As a part of the server virtualization team evolving the compute platform for the business, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing the virtualization strategy, including optimizing resource utilization and ensuring robust disaster recovery & business continuity. Working directly with platform users to understand requirements, you will translate these into effective solutions that you then build and configure. Self-documenting, version-controlled code and configurations are prioritized at his firm.

The successful candidate will have experience working in high-performance environments, with exposure to Kubernetes and Virtualization platforms at enterprises.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in at least one language, ideally Python or Go
• Keen drive to identify and eliminate toil
• Knowledge of and curiosity about computer networks, including routing and firewall
• Solid knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or related discipline)
• Proficiency in infrastructure provisioning/management tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Packer)
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as Google Cloud and Azure
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking, architecture, and core technologies (such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP, Routing, VPN)
• Ability to manage and implement large-scale infrastructure projects

NB: Please don’t apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

Rewards and Incentives

• Significant salary + bonus + benefits
• Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
• Positive, friendly culture
• Work with some of the smartest minds in the industry from a range of backgrounds

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Systems (Compute) Software Engineer London