What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Centre Systems Engineer position at Fourier Ltd?
This innovative team is dedicated to constructing and managing state-of-the-art trading infrastructure that is finely tuned for low-latency performance. They utilize advanced operating systems, automation software, and development tools that enable their trading strategies to operate seamlessly around the clock. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced data centre environment, demonstrating comfort on the command line and a passion for hardware tinkering.
In this role, the Data Centre Engineer will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the infrastructure of high-frequency trading data centres and colocations. This position is crucial for ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security for trading operations. The candidate should have a deep understanding of data centre operations, network architecture, and systems engineering, with the ability to respond rapidly to the dynamic demands of a production environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Install and configure hardware and software.
- Manage remote hardware maintenance activities.
- Conduct new hardware / software testing and tool development.
- Troubleshoot Linux issues and maintain the networking layer.
- Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance, identify potential issues, and optimize server and network configurations.
- Analyze performance metrics to proactively identify bottlenecks and enhance system performance.
- Collaborate closely with the trading technology team to ensure the infrastructure supports the needs of trading teams.
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