At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading trading firm as a Data Centre Engineer, optimising and managing cutting-edge technology.
- Company: Globally renowned High Frequency Trading firm with a focus on innovation and performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting travel opportunities and a collaborative culture similar to tech giants.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, making impactful decisions in a non-bureaucratic setting.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of Linux systems experience and strong networking knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Quant Capital is actively seeking a Date Centre Engineer to join our esteemed client promptly.
Our client, a globally renowned High Frequency Trading firm, highly values technology, particularly open source solutions, scalability, and robust performance, much like their impeccable track record.
This role is at the forefront of the market, offering nearly limitless resources and the freedom to make informed decisions in a non-bureaucratic setting.
In this position, you will closely collaborate with software engineers, traders, and infrastructure teams to align technical solutions with strategy schedules and analytical requirements.
You will become part of the global portfolio of data centers, involved in architecture, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Additionally, the role encompasses inventory and asset management of associated technology hardware, including procurement, logistics, and lifecycle management.
Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to regional and global projects, resolving hardware issues in European data centers, with a specific focus on the Frankfurt data center.
Key responsibilities: Traveling to domestic and international data centers.
Installation and troubleshooting of various hardware and infrastructure in a modern data center environment.
Managing data center power and cooling capacity.
Coordination with technicians, vendors, and the regional team to implement projects and address issues.
Overseeing logistics and inventory management, including handling shipments.
Supporting the trading Linux infrastructure of the firm, including emergency response.
Contributing to the development of automation and monitoring tools for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of servers.
Maintenance of technical documentation, while enhancing best practices and processes.
Participation in regional on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts.
Requirements for
- Data
- Centre
Engineers: Comprehensive understanding of server-side networking, prevalent network protocols, contemporary data center principles, operating system concepts, and internal workings of Linux.
A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in maintaining and operating Linux systems Proficiency in utilizing Linux command line tools.
Extensive experience in working with computing hardware and establishing connectivity.
Profound expertise in adhering to cabling standards, implementing best practices, and employing various cable and termination types.
Previous engagement in the development of automation and monitoring tools.
The work environment is comparable to that of Facebook or Google—open and conducive to thoughtful decision-making.
This role is ideal for tech enthusiasts driven by cutting-edge technology and the potential to achieve significant financial rewards while pursuing their passions.
The client is based in Frankfurtor London.
Date Centre and Linux Systems Engineer employer: Quant Capital
Quant Capital is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in the fintech sector, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With substantial training and development opportunities, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model in the heart of London. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values growth and cutting-edge technology.
