[LA-Jobs] Senior Linux Trading Systems Engineer

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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/senior-linux-trading-systems-engineer
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In an environment where microseconds matter, our systems need to perform at  
their peak, all day, every day. As a Trading Systems Engineer you work in the  
production environment where you are the Mechanic of the trading systems that  
drive Optiver’s core business.
You’ll be responsible for the entire trading system, from end-to-end  
(servers, networks, software deployments etc.). You'll be entrusted with the  
delivery of game-changing ideas, performance analysis and improvements and  
coordinating incident responses. Your goal is flawless execution at every  
stage.
Whilst this is not a development or systems admin role, it incorporates  
elements of both. You’ll often find yourself on the trading floor as a  
trusted advisor to our traders on operational decisions. You excel in taking  
real business problems and solving them with cutting edge technology.

Who you are

You're a solution-oriented engineer who wants to have a direct impact on the  
business. You want to work with systems end-to-end and you don’t shy away  
from intricate low level details. You love to problem solve, troubleshoot and  
get your hands dirty with technology. You’re customer-focused, communicate  
strongly and enjoy engaging others face-to-face. A critical thinker when it  
comes to troubleshooting and analysis, you recognise the smallest of details  
and patterns, leave no stone unturned, ask all the right questions and are  
always looking to improve how things work.

Technical skills

 Experience working in System Administration, IT Operations / DevOps /  
Release management or any technical role that requires complex  
troubleshooting, incident management and production support
 A solid understanding of Linux / UNIX
 Good scripting skills. Experience with Python and/or software development  
is highly regarded
 You are excellent at troubleshooting and root cause analysis
 Networking experience will be very useful but it's not a deal breaker if  
you haven't had any

Soft skills

 You’re awesome.
 You're a team player
 Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and face-to-face
 You're a strong problem solver
 You know how to and understand the importance of managing expectations
 Easily liaise with both techies and non-techies and talk tech to  
non-techies
 Love to learn and often find you are trying to improve just about  
everything, all the time
 You’re efficient and keep a cool head under fire

You don't need to have had prior experience in trading or finance to be  
successful in this role. We will support you and give you all the training,  
love, and guidance you need to be the best you can be

Please contact Kassidy at Kassidy.mulley at optiver.com.au or apply to  
http://alescoprod.talent2payroll.com/pls/aparbtpp/WK8127$APP.FormInsert?P_VACANCY_REF_NO=168

Thank you and I look forward hearing from you!


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