IT & Software

Linux Engineer – Quant Fund

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you help build and operate a high‑performance Linux-based trading platform within a globally recognized quant trading environment. You will join a skilled team to automate, harden, and scale infrastructure that powers complex trading systems. You’ll lead infrastructure initiatives and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, low‑latency services. This is a fast‑paced, knowledge‑sharing culture where technology is central to success and innovation is encouraged.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and contribute to the infrastructure and Linux/Unix environment for trading systems
  • Drive automation and platform improvements to reduce human error
  • Support and shape the trading infrastructure in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
  • Oversee or contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
  • Ensure reliable network and time synchronization (TCP/IP, NTP, PTP) within a fast‑paced environment
Key requirements
  • 5 years hands‑on Linux/Unix administration (RHEL/CentOS/OEL preferred)
  • 3+ years leading a technology/infrastructure team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Relentless customer service orientation
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving skills
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, multicast, tcpdump, clocking (PTP, NTP)
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment
  • communication skills
  • customer service orientation
  • problem‑solving
  • Linux/Unix administration
  • RHEL/CentOS/OEL
  • CI/CD pipeline tools

Reference: WJ-747_30140287

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