Junior Linux Systems Engineer

SIG technologists are at the heart of where cutting-edge technology meets the fast-paced world of trading. Our growing teams build some of the most powerful trading systems in the financial industry and solve complex problems in a constantly changing environment. From large scale computations, real-time systems, high performance computing to petabytes of data. By integrating sophisticated coding techniques with innovative engineering ideas, we design and optimise systems that can process massive amounts of data while still ensuring high performance and stability. Collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers, our systems engineers, network architects, technical analysts and software developers create competitive edge through best-in-class technical solutions.

An opportunity exists for a Systems Engineer to join the Infrastructure Services team in Sydney. This role is a varied role that will leverage your in-depth knowledge of Linux and associated hardware, to maintain and optimise systems. This role will provide a positive and enthusiastic candidate the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies in addition to Linux, for example networking, storage, and middleware platforms. This role requires some, but rare, after hours and on call work. To find out more about what it’s like to work at SIG, visit A Day in the Life Of a Technologist

What you’ll do

• Monitoring and supporting the Linux estate on a day-to-day basis such as commissioning / decommissioning systems, responding to user requests and enhancing our monitoring systems (Nagios)
• The continuous improvement of our environment such as optimising and extending our configuration management and build infrastructure (Puppet / Ansible)
• Gaining in-depth knowledge and hands on experience of hardware and software configuration applicable to the trading space (NICs, kernel tuning)
• Opportunity to support and administer our storage and backup network infrastructure (SAN, NAS, DAS)
• Major projects in the region such as rolling out new trading platforms and deploying new solutions as required by the business

• 5+ years’ experience in Linux 
• Significant experience in programming or scripting in Bash, Python preferred 
• Automation experience is an advantage
• Experience in troubleshooting complex issues quickly and efficiently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills  

What’s in it for you

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership.
• Highly competitive remuneration and attractive bonus.
• Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
• Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave and 2 bonus days annually.
• Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch.
• Regular social, sporting and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Matched donations and corporate discounts.
• Explore our benefits and culture: link

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

About SIG

SIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. We have incorporated this approach into our culture, where you will find relentless problem solvers within each of our core disciplines: Trading, Technology, and Quantitative Research. From offices around the world, our employees collaborate to make optimal decisions and are driven by the desire to achieve winning results together.

What we do

We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives trading. Through market making and market taking, we handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day, providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialised, allowing for a deep understanding of unique drivers of each asset class.

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