System Engineer - Quants Investment Fund - Michael Page Technology : Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior System Engineer supporting critical customer facing applications This role is based in London, where you'll be a key part of a small, hands on, customer centric infrastructure team.

Client Details

Our client is a boutique Quantitative Trading firm, based in London, who are rapidly growing their global footprint.

Description

• Support and maintain existing trading systems.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions using Python and or Powershell
• Collaborate with the wider Technology team to improve systems and processes.
• Monitor system performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensure all systems are fully secure and compliant with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members.
• Stay abreast of the latest technology trends in the quants trading ecosystem

Profile

A successful System Engineer should have:

• 3-5 years supporting customers with infrastructure solutions - Windows/Linux, Cloud & Automation
• Degree in Computer Science, ideally 1st Class
• A customer centric mindset, gained from supporting technically proficient stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Curious, professional and lives a 'can-do' attitude when faced with new technologies and/or problems to solve
• Experience of supporting and implementing infrastructure in financial services or organisations where technology is prized and mission critical
• Proficient as server admin Windows and/or Linux Server
• Can automate via scripts written in Python and/or Powershell
• Cloud experience e.g. moving VDI, ideally in an AWS environment
• Exposure to networks and security compliance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience in supporting and maintaining trading systems is highly desirable

Job Offer

• A competitive salary, dependent on technical and trading system experience, £50,000 - £70,000
• Benefits & Bonus
• The chance to work in a vibrant, technology-first, forward-thinking environment in London.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.

If this System Engineer position sounds like the perfect fit for you, don't hesitate - apply today and take the next step in your career in London