Junior SRE: Keep Trading Systems Fast & Reliable

Radley James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley James seeks software engineers with an infrastructure focus or SREs to join a top-tier trading firm in New York. The role emphasizes keeping trading systems fast and reliable, with Python coding skills highly valued.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience (up to 5 considered), strong Kubernetes/Linux/Python/Bash skills, and an engineering degree. Expect backend work on trading systems and opportunities to learn across capital markets in a demanding tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience is the sweet spot; up to 5 years considered case by case.
• Skills with Kubernetes, Linux, Python and Bash.
• Engineering degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Using SRE principles to ensure maximum uptime of trading systems, critical to business activity
• Learn the fundamentals of Trading Systems
• High code position - rewriting, debugging and building backend code for trading systems

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

Python

Bash

Education

Engineering degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Radley James seeks software engineers with an infrastructure focus or SREs to join a top-tier trading firm in New York. The role emphasizes keeping trading systems fast and reliable, with Python coding skills highly valued.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience (up to 5 considered), strong Kubernetes/Linux/Python/Bash skills, and an engineering degree. Expect backend work on trading systems and opportunities to learn across capital markets in a demanding tech-driven environment.