Unix Engineer - Low Latency Trading

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global High Frequency Trading company as a Unix Engineer in London. In this exciting role, you will work with a team of world-class engineers to optimize UNIX and Linux servers and enhance low latency trading operations. Your expertise in network protocols and scripting will be crucial in delivering a reliable and highly performant platform used by traders and quants. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to cutting-edge trading systems, don't miss out on this immediate opening!

Qualifications

• Experience working with UNIX or Linux in a Sysadmin or engineering capacity.
• Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and multicast.
• Scripting and automation experience with Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and optimizing UNIX and Linux servers.
• Improving low latency trading operations across global co-location facilities.
• Collaborating with software developers, traders, and trading support staff.

Skills

UNIX

Linux

TCP/IP

Python

Shell Scripting

Ansible

Jenkins

Communication Skills

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Client:

Referment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Referment have partnered with a global High Frequency Trading company to find a Unix Engineer to join their team in London.

You will be joining a team of world class engineers and take full responsibility of the entire stack to deliver a reliable and highly performant platform that is used by traders and quants. Your role will include designing, implementing and optimising their UNIX and Linux servers as well as improving their low latency trading operations across global co-location facilities.

In this role you will also be working closely with software developers, traders and trading support staff to create industry leading low latency trading systems.

To be considered for the role, experience in the following is required:

• Experience working with UNIX or Linux in a Sysadmin or engineering capacity
• Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, multicast etc
• Scripting and automation experience such as Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to work as part of a wider team

This is an immediate need so please apply now to avoid disappointment.