Linux Production Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT:

The successful candidate will join the global infrastructure support team at QRT. Working with end users, application teams and engineering teams you will be key in supporting QRT’s growing Linux on-prem estate in order to meet complex and evolving business requirements. As well as day to day support, the role will also include project-based activities such as new deployments, general administration tasks and upgrades. The role will also involve working closely with engineering teams to enhance platform automation and monitoring initiatives.

• A key member of the infrastructure support team working with our high-performance Linux based trading and research platforms
• Building, administering, upgrading and supporting QRTs Linux estate
• Contribute to monitoring and automation initiatives
• Work with engineering teams to document and improve process
• Some out of hours work will be required as well as participation in an on-call rota (typically performed remotely).
• Experience of python, bash scripting an advantage

Your present skillset:

• Hands-on experience working with Linux based platforms
  • Excellent Linux administration skills essential
  • Knowledge of RedHat, Centos
• Experience of complete end to end server deployments
• Working knowledge of AMD / Intel server hardware and physical components
• A drive to get to the bottom of issues and perform a full root-cause analysis
• Good problem solving, communication and analytical skills
• Excited about technology and a willingness to learn more
• Team-player
• Working knowledge of server network stack, network protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP), LAN and WAN technologies)
• Some experience of the use of automation technologies (e.g. Ansible) an advantage
• Some experience of NFS / SAN systems an advantage but not essential

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.