Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing and enhancing our on-premise data centres in key trading regions, including London, New York, Singapore, and Tokyo. The successful candidate will focus on improving existing automation processes, building new infrastructure, and driving innovation within the platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise systems, introduce cutting-edge automation, and ensure our infrastructure is robust and scalable.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provision and manage infrastructure across on-premise data centers in key trading regions.
· Develop and improve automation processes to enhance operational efficiency.
· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
· Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure high availability and reliability.
· Implement security patches and ensure the infrastructure adheres to security best practices.
· Document configurations, processes, and procedures for transparency and future reference.
· Collaborate with different teams across the business to understand their needs and provide technical support.
· Research and prototype new technologies to continuously improve the robustness and scalability of our infrastructure.
· Provide support during operational hours and be available for critical issues outside regular hours when necessary.
Technical Skills:
· Proficient in using scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
· Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
· Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, including logging, process management, scheduling, and resource monitoring.
· Understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
· Experience working with APIs, particularly REST.
· Familiar with monitoring tools (Opsview, Prometheus, Grafana or similar).
· Experience working with CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.
· Strong ability to implement security best practices.
· Experience in capacity planning to ensure infrastructure scalability and optimal resource allocation.
Non-Technical Skills:
· Strong investigative mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to cross-train and mentor team members.
· Self-motivated, organised, adaptable, and able to work independently.
· Approachable and collaborative, fostering a positive team environment.
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on innovation, automation, and improving infrastructure resilience.
· Work in a dynamic environment managing infrastructure across global trading regions.
· Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive the business forward.
· Enjoy a hybrid work model that provides flexibility while ensuring strong team collaboration (minimum 3 days in the office).
· Be part of a company that values continuous learning and offers opportunities for professional development and growth.
· Make an impact by driving new initiatives, researching new technologies, and improving critical business infrastructure.
