Flow Traders · 8 hours ago
Trading Systems Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expFlow Traders is searching for an experienced Linux Engineer to design, deploy, and operate a stable, cost efficient and highly performant Trading Systems Infrastructure. This role involves leveraging automation and Infrastructure as Code principles, overseeing global infrastructure monitoring, and providing leadership for architectural decisions and project implementations.
Financial ServicesSoftwareStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Hiring Manager
Victoria Fleitz
Responsibilities
Leverage automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to manage, upgrade, and optimize diverse Linux infrastructures, including distributed systems like Kubernetes and custom ultra-low latency (ULL) bare-metal configurations. Streamline processes, minimize manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency across physical machines, virtual environments, and VDI workstations
Oversee the monitoring of Flow Trader’s global infrastructure by managing and optimizing the framework to incorporate adaptive principles, ensuring enhanced proactive, reactive, and self-healing mechanisms for improved reliability and performance
Serve as a point of higher escalation for Linux-related incidents and requests, participating in on-call rotations to provide expert analysis and response. Collaborate across teams to ensure thorough and well-understood resolutions, addressing all aspects for effective incident management and prevention
Provide leadership at a regional level, while collaborating with senior members globally to strategize architectural decisions and implement projects at scale
Utilize AI tools to analyze large datasets for enhanced system monitoring, predictive alerts, and automated interventions, preventing issues proactively
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience operating in a complex Linux environment
Comprehensive expertise in Linux operating systems knowledge (e.g., Debian and related distributions), troubleshooting, and optimizing platforms in virtual and bare-metal configurations
Extensive Kubernetes experience
Configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
Infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management (e.g., Foreman, Satellite)
Scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
Various VMware technologies (e.g., vSphere, Horizon)
Monitoring and visualization tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
Cloud technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)
Working knowledge of routing protocols like BGP and familiarity with FPGA technology
Cross-platform integration skills, custom alerting mechanisms, and scripting for metric exports
Familiarity with Big Data components, especially data streaming platforms like Kafka
Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
Interest in continuous learning and application of new technologies
Motivated and confident with multi-tasking
Problem-solving skills and ability to delve deeper to understand root causes of incidents
Ability to lead discussion, projects, and delegation at a regional and global level
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science preferred
Experience with ULL/HFT implementations preferred, but not required
Benefits
Annual discretionary variable remuneration
Company
Flow Traders
Flow Traders is a technology-driven liquidity provider and market maker.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$275MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2015-07-10IPO
2008-06-05Private Equity
Leadership Team
Owain Lloyd
Chief Technology Officer, Executive Director and member of the Management Board
Hermien Smeets-Flier
CFRO
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