Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Singapore or Hong Kong

Oxford Knight; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-frequency trading firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to maintain and support their Linux trading infrastructure. This role involves leading software designs to enhance trading service efficiency and providing level II support. Ideal candidates should have strong Linux, Python, and Bash skills. A collaborative work environment and competitive salary with bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical insurance

Gym membership

Snacks provided

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Linux production environment.
• Expert knowledge of Python and Bash.
• Experience with automation and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs of major software components to improve trading service availability.
• Provide level II support and emergency response.
• Contribute tools and services, interacting with trading teams.

Skills

Linux production environment

Python

Bash

Automation tools

Networking protocols

Job description

Salary: up to 250-275k SGD base

Summary

High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide looking for a skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer developer to support and maintain their Linux trading infrastructure on a day‑to‑day basis.

This is a pivotal role where you will lead designs of major software components and systems to improve the availability, latency and efficiency of trading services. To achieve this, you’ll provide level II support (including emergency response, planned changes, and advanced performance troubleshooting), contribute tools & services, regularly interact with trading and core engineering, and provide guidance and mentorship to team members.

The ideal candidate will have a systematic approach to problem solving, and experience in architecting, developing and troubleshooting systems.

Requirements

• Strong experience in a Linux production environment, with prior experience in software engineering
• Expert knowledge of Python and Bash
• Regular use and development of automation & monitoring tools, e.g. config management, source control, CI / CD, automated deployment
• Good understanding of OS concepts and internals of Linux
• Working knowledge of Intel-based hardware and server components
• Understanding of server‑side networking and typical network protocols

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance‑based bonuses
• Generous benefits, including medical insurance and gym membership
• Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
• Relaxed, dress‑down office culture, with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.