Campus Systems Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Campus Systems Engineer (Fintech): Optimizing and maintaining high-performance trading infrastructure with an accent on low-latency network design, system troubleshooting, and production environment automation. Focus on collaborating with traders and developers to ensure platform stability and managing operational risk in a high-stakes financial environment.

Location: Must be based in Chicago

Salary: $200,000 per year

hirify.global is a global research-driven firm that applies cutting-edge technology and scientific research to financial markets.

What you will do

• Monitor the health and performance of the global trading platform.
• Troubleshoot complex system, software, and networking infrastructure issues.
• Design and optimize network infrastructure for low-latency trading applications.
• Develop automation tools to improve production environment management.
• Coordinate changes and manage incidents with risk and trading teams.
• Define and document operational processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX OS, including advanced commands and shell scripting.
• Practical working knowledge of Python.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as routing, multicast, and ethernet.
• Ability to operate and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented approach to operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive private medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Travel medical insurance and group life assurance.
• Group pension scheme and income protection.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parking and cycle schemes.