Senior System Engineer (Python/Kubernetes)

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Trading Infrastructure Engineer to join our execution technology team. This role involves working alongside a group of experienced professionals dedicated to maintaining and enhancing real-time trading operations. You will play a key role in optimizing critical system performance, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring seamless market connectivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain stability of trading systems, swiftly addressing operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with developers and traders to refine system architecture and improve execution efficiency.
• Build and enhance automation tools to streamline system operations and reliability.
• Oversee market connectivity, troubleshoot exchange-related technical issues, and ensure seamless order flow.
• Monitor real-time system performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing long-term solutions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field of study
• 3 years of experience in application support, site reliability engineering, or related role that focuses on supporting high-performance applications
• Demonstrated experience working in a production Kubernetes environment required
• Proficiency with writing tools and scripts in Python and Bash required
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus), databases (SQL and MongoDB), and data-driven analysis is a strong plus
• Familiarity with CentOS or related enterprise Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL, Rocky Linux) is a plus
• Self-driven with a passion for engineering and a natural sense of curiosity
• A team player with strong communication skills

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced trading environment where precision and innovation drive success. If you're passionate about high-performance systems and thrive in a problem-solving role, we’d love to hear from you.