Linux System Engineer

Our client is a technology-driven financial services organization operating high-performance, latency-sensitive trading platforms at global scale. Their infrastructure supports thousands of securities across hundreds of venues worldwide and is built for reliability, speed, and continuous optimization.

The Role

As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will design, build, and support Linux-based server infrastructure powering mission-critical trading systems. You’ll work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to maintain stability, optimize performance, and scale systems to meet growing business demands.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux server issues in production environments
• Build, deploy, and maintain OS-level packages, scripts, and automation
• Optimize systems to reduce latency and improve performance
• Manage system configuration, lifecycle changes, and infrastructure requests
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external vendors
• Contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy and capacity planning

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Linux/Unix system administration and Python scripting experience
• Kernel tuning experience in performance-sensitive environments
• Strong networking fundamentals (NFS, DHCP, IP, TCP/UDP, TFTP, NTP)
• Experience with Kickstart, Ansible, Yum, Git, and SVN
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Why Join

• High-impact role supporting business-critical systems
• Direct exposure to senior technical and business leaders
• Strong investment in technology and infrastructure
• Collaborative, high-performing engineering culture
• Competitive environment that values both excellence and work-life balance