Linux Production Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China

Who this role is best for

Best suited to infrastructure-focused Linux administrators with automation experience working in a quantitative finance environment.

Best fit for

  • Infrastructure-focused Linux administrators with automation and scripting experience
    — “Experience with automation technologies (e.g., Ansible)”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative environments with engineering teams
    — “Collaborate with engineering teams to document and improve processes”
  • Individuals comfortable with high-performance trading and research platforms
    — “working with high-performance Linux-based trading and research platforms”

Things to consider

  • On-call responsibilities are expected and typically performed remotely
    — “Participate in out-of-hours work and an on-call rota (typically performed remotely)”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with server deployment and Linux administration in your resume
    — “Experience with end-to-end server deployments”
  • Showcase your contributions to automation and monitoring projects in interviews
    — “Contribute to monitoring and automation initiatives”
  • Highlight your knowledge of RedHat, Centos, and Rocky Linux in your application materials
    — “knowledge of RedHat, Centos, and Rocky”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Python and bash scripting in your resume and interview
    — “Leverage experience in Python and bash scripting”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful deployment of Linux systems
  • enhanced platform automation
  • improved monitoring initiatives
Typical background
Linux administrationnetwork engineeringautomation scripting

Skills & requirements

Required

Linux AdministrationServer DeploymentsAutomation TechnologiesNetwork ProtocolsServer Network StackNfs/san SystemsPythonBash Scripting

Preferred

AnsibleAmd/intel Server HardwareNetwork Virtualization Frameworks

Stack & domain

Linux AdministrationPythonBash ScriptingAnsibleNetwork ProtocolsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkInfrastructure SupportNetworking

About the role

Original posting from Qube Research & Technologies via Greenhouse

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.

Join our global infrastructure support team at QRT, supporting the growing Linux on-prem estate. Engage with end users, application teams, and engineering teams to meet complex business requirements. This role involves both day-to-day support and project-based activities like new deployments, general administration tasks, and upgrades, working closely with engineering teams to enhance platform automation and monitoring initiatives.

Your future role within QRT:

Be a key member of the infrastructure support team working with high-performance Linux-based trading and research platforms.

Build, administer, upgrade, and support QRT's Linux estate.

Contribute to monitoring and automation initiatives.

Collaborate with engineering teams to document and improve processes.

Participate in out-of-hours work and an on-call rota (typically performed remotely).

Leverage experience in Python and bash scripting.

Your Current Skillset:

Hands-on experience working with Linux-based platforms.

Excellent Linux administration skills, with knowledge of RedHat, Centos, and Rocky.

Experience with end-to-end server deployments.

Proficiency in automation technologies (e.g., Ansible).

Working knowledge of AMD/Intel server hardware and physical components.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Interest in technology and a willingness to learn.

Ability to work as a team player.

Working knowledge of server network stack, network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP), LAN, and WAN technologies.

Some experience with NFS/SAN systems is advantageous but not essential.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Source: Qube Research & Technologies careers (Greenhouse)

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