Senior Server Engineer

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Affinity Personnel Full time
Job Overview

Affinity Personnel is seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our server infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will need to have a strong background in server engineering, including experience with Linux/Unix and Windows servers, networking protocols, firewalls, and cloud-based solutions. You should also have hands-on experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and server optimization, proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation, and a solid understanding of system security best practices and tools.

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain our server infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
  • Support and optimize trading systems for speed, scalability, and reliability.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks in real time.
  • Implement and oversee system security protocols to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Automate processes for system monitoring, deployment, and backups to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with trading, quant, and development teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
  • Document infrastructure processes and provide ongoing technical support.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in managing Linux/Unix and Windows servers.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, and cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Hands-on experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and server optimization.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
  • Familiarity with trading systems and low-latency environments is a strong plus.
  • Solid understanding of system security best practices and tools.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be based in London, New York, or Hong Kong. We offer a competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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