System Engineer: £120k + Bonus/benefits (AI Trading)

Systems Engineer Leading Technology-Driven Investment Firm London Up to £120,000 + Bonus/Benefits A leading technology-driven investment firm is seeking a Systems Specialist to join its infrastructure engineering team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the design, build, and operation of large-scale compute and storage environments that power a global trading platform. The successful candidate will be involved in every layer of the technology stack-from hardware and operating systems to automation and observability-while gaining exposure to how a world-class investment firm manages its technology infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Manage a distributed compute environment and several petabyte-scale storage systems Install, configure, and monitor RHEL-based Linux environments Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across the stack Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (Python, Ruby, or Bash) Collaborate with internal teams and external

vendors to resolve complex issues and improve systems reliability Required Qualifications Up to 6 years of experience in a technology infrastructure or systems administration role Proficiency in Python, Ruby, or Bash scripting Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Preferred Qualifications Experience with modern software development practices (version control, agile methodologies) Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, or Ansible) Exposure to distributed storage systems and related protocols Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technologies Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment #####