Infrastructure Engineer - Low Latency

Infrastructure Engineer - Low Latency
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

Infrastructure Engineer - Low Latency

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a global FX Low Latency trading platform operating in a highly distributed,
- critical environment.

Linux (RHEL, SLES)), Python, Shell, Ansible, Puppet

Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure, this contract role will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of FX trading infrastructure while working closely with development teams and the wider Client Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee client FX trading infrastructure globally, ensuring high availability and performance

• Act as the infrastructure subject matter expert for software development teams

• Collaborate with the Group infrastructure function to support FX business requirements and ensure compliance with Group standards and policies

• Automate repetitive infrastructure tasks to improve consistency across a heavily distributed environment

• Research emerging technologies and contribute to the infrastructure technology roadmap

• Support and maintain
- critical production systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong
- on experience with Linux system administration (e. g. RHEL, SLES)

• Experience with OS performance tuning, ideally in
- latency environments

• Knowledge of virtualisation

• Experience working with server hardware, data centre
- outs, and OS migrations

• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Shell, or similar)

• Proven experience supporting
- critical infrastructure in production

Desirable

• Experience with configuration management / provisioning tools (Ansible, Puppet)

• Exposure to Windows and NAS administration

• Background in trading systems or financial services environments

Personal Attributes

• Strong
- solving and troubleshooting skills

• Comfortable working in a global, collaborative environment

• A strong desire to learn and adopt new technologies

Some remote working possible

Long contract 12 months +