Senior Systems Engineer - Trading Infrastructure

Senior Systems Engineer - Trading Infrastructure

Quantlab Financial, LLC | Houston, Texas | Posted: September 14, 2012

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr. Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to support our growing trading infrastructure. Experienced individuals seeking an opportunity to implement and optimize the latest hardware and software solutions will find this a challenging and rewarding role.

Responsibilities:
- Research and test cutting edge products, services, protocols, and standards
- Implement and support infrastructure solutions to complex, high performance trading environments
- Become a leading expert on key technologies and mentor colleagues on new solutions
- Maintain certifications and expertise by attending conferences, trade shows, and technology training
- Work closely with all teams in technology on projects of all scopes, including complex and cross-functional efforts
- Take ownership of infrastructure projects from design to documentation and delivery
- Apply scripting/programming skills to automate system related functions

Additional Info

Requirements:

- Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2008/R2
- Performance analysis, tuning and optimization on various hardware platforms
- Experience as an escalation engineer with a high level of comfort with debugging complex issues
- Scripting and/or programming (VBScript, PowerShell, C#/F#)
- Process oriented team player with experience building solutions and handing them off to support organizations
- Experience in a fast paced trading environment, financial industry preferred
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

Quantlab offers a top-notch compensation package -- including an aggressive pay-for-performance bonus program, generous medical and paid time off benefits, relocation subsidies that may be cashed-out.