HPC Production Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

HPC Production Engineer (Fintech): Designing and maintaining high-performance compute and storage systems to support data pipelines and quantitative research with an accent on system reliability and scalability. Focus on optimizing HPC infrastructure, building automation tooling for software deployment, and performing deep root cause analysis of distributed systems.

Location: London (Onsite)

Company

Global proprietary trading firm applying cutting-edge research to financial markets.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and support high-performance compute and storage systems.
• Develop and maintain performance and fault monitoring systems across network components.
• Build tooling for compiling, packaging, and upgrading OS components at scale.
• Collaborate with researchers to optimize the use of HPC infrastructure.
• Perform operational support on a rotating basis and handle coordinated maintenance.
• Manage relationships with hardware and software vendors internationally.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in High Performance Computing (HPC).
• 5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration.
• Proficiency in at least one language: Go, Python, or C.
• Experience with parallel filesystems (Lustre, GPFS) and batch systems (Slurm, Grid Engine).
• Strong background in designing distributed systems and profiling application stacks.
• Experience with configuration management tools like SaltStack, Ansible, or Puppet.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance: Private Medical, Vision, Dental, and Travel.
• Financial security: Group Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
• Family support: Paid Parental Leave.
• Practical perks: Parking and Commuter benefits.