The Site Reliability Engineer will ensure the continuous operation of the Linux-based trading infrastructure, providing second-level support, developing automated server management solutions, and collaborating with engineering teams. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, managing core services, and participating in on-call rotations.
Tower Research Capital, a leading high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join our global SRE Team in Singapore.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and ensuring the continuous operation of the firm's Linux-based trading infrastructure, addressing day-to-day operational needs
- Providing second-level support, including:
- Rapid response to emergencies
- Implementing scheduled updates and deployments
- In-depth analysis and resolution of performance issues
- Engage in a rotational on-call schedule, including early morning and weekend shifts, to provide timely support
- Contributing towards the development of automated solutions for server provisioning, configuration, and monitoring, targeting a scalable management of thousands of servers
- Engaging in interactions with the Trading and Core Engineering teams
- Managing essential Core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS for on-prem and hosted data centers as well as public clouds
- Participating in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts
Qualifications
- Sound expertise in Linux production environments
- Basic knowledge of Python and Bash scripting
- Engagement with automation and monitoring tool sets
- Comprehensive knowledge of operating system principles, with a particular focus on Linux internals
- Familiarity with Intel-based server hardware and components
- Competence in server-side networking, including understanding network protocols and configurations
- Familiarity in cloud services and architectural solutions
- Experience in designing, building, and troubleshooting complex systems
- Good problem-solving skills, underpinned by a methodical approach to technical challenges. This includes an ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to driving projects to completion.
- Sense of ownership and drive
Preferred Qualifications
- Involvement in open source or personal projects showcasing a passion for innovation and collaboration
- Experience in High Frequency Trading, Quantitative Finance or working in low latency environment is advantageous but not a strict requirement
Candidates Attributes
- Organized, responsible, and meticulous
- Strong communicator
- Proactive and willing to take initiative
- Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent at supporting Linux Production environments
- Able to work both within a team and independently
Benefits
Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
- 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- International medical insurance
- Free gym membership
- For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
- Free events and workshops
- Donation matching program
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
Top Skills
Bash
Python
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