Senior Systems Engineer

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that enables our investment strategies and supports our business processes.

Tasks

- Building and maintaining large-scale infrastructure automation platforms that manage tens of thousands of CPU cores and hundreds of terabytes of storage for our Python-based quantitative research and trading platform. - Designing infrastructure-as-code and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible to provision and manage our on-premises resources. - Operation and maintenance of production solutions across multiple environments. - Creation of self-service systems that support hundreds of users within Man Group. - Collaboration with data engineering platforms such as Apache Spark and Apache Cassandra to deliver a scalable data architecture. - Collaboration with business partners in a dynamic environment where infrastructure directly impacts business outcomes.

Requirements

- 5+ years of hands-on experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Puppet, Terraform, Chef, or Salt. - Previous experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters in production environments. - A solid understanding of monitoring and observability best practices, including experience with tools such as Prometheus or similar. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and use Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, RHEL, or similar). - Previous experience with orchestration frameworks using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab Actions. - Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and infrastructure platforms. - Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. - Ability to work across geographical boundaries and collaborate effectively with a globally distributed team.

Proven skills

- Experience with container technologies beyond Kubernetes (Docker, Containers). - Experience with clusters of over 1,000 nodes and tools such as k8s/OKD/Plus. - Experience with security and access management practices using HashiCorp Vault. - Understanding of storage pools and their integration into modern system architectures. - Experience in financial architecture or other large-scale distributed systems. - Self-organized with the ability to set priorities and effectively manage time across multiple projects. - Well-organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. - Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in technical communities are a plus.

We offer

- A work environment where inclusion is fundamental and deeply rooted in our culture and values. - A comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive paid time off, retirement benefits, life and long-term disability insurance, group health insurance, enhanced parental leave, and extended leave. - Opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development and networking with talented people. - Two annual "Mental Health" days per year and time off for community service.