Linux Engineer – Quant Trading

Linux Engineer – Quant Trading Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Linux Engineer to join our high profile client.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Our client is a well known quantitative proprietary trading firm, liquidity provider and market maker.

They operate globally and are considered to be a market leader in their field.

For any technologist this is the place to be, they offer an intellectual, fun and progressive environment where you are encouraged to think outside the box.

This is an environment of Google or a well-funded FinTech startup where tech is number one with huge budget allocated towards this.

The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will be surrounded by smart people deeply interested in teaching what they know, and in learning from you.

The members of this team are very talented Linux Engineers, Admins and Programmers, tasked with improving and building a best-in-class platform that powers the complex trading systems.

The technology is a mixture of in-house and open-source allowing deep customisation and innovation on every level. xbpsjku

My client automates as much as they can because it reduces human error and the team holds the view that automating is also enjoyable and that should be how you also see it.

You will need: • Strong background in STEM education • Deep and fundamental knowledge of operating systems predominantly Linux • Fluent on the command line and shell scripting • Comfortable with modern Linux and programming concepts like C, sockets, virtual memory etc • Excellent troubleshooting skills and an understanding of debugging tools such as gdp,perf, DTrace • Experience programming in any language (Go, Python, Java, C++, Scala or other functional languages would be a plus) This is a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the highest skilled Linux teams around with a deep culture of sharing knowledge and experimentation with technology.

My client is based in London