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# Principal Virtualisation Engineer - Quant trading

- **Company:** Quant Capital
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Build Automation, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Performance Tuning, Virtualization Technology, System Availability, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Golang, Vmware
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44319645/

## About the Role

Run technical evaluations and proof-of-concept work across infrastructure options* Plan and deliver storage and virtualisation migrations with minimal operational risk* Build automation and internal tooling to improve scalability and reduce manual support* Work closely with other engineering teams on platform design and integrationWhat they're looking for* 10+ years of hands-on Linux infrastructure engineering experience in production environments* Strong background in virtualisation, with deep expertise in KVM-based platforms , VMWare or similar* Solid understanding of large-scale compute resource management, performance tuning and high availability* Strong enterprise storage experience, including SAN environments and storage protocols* Exposure to software-defined storage platforms* Good automation skills in Python, Golang or similar* Able to take ownership of technically complex projects and move them forward independently* Clear communicator with strong judgement and a practical,
engineering-led mindsetThis is a good fit for someone who wants to own core infrastructure, not just improving what's already there, and helping decide what comes next in an environment where stability and performance actually matter.All applications are handled in strict confidence.