Stanford Black Limited
About the Company
Stanford Black is one of London's leading technology and trading recruitment firms; with all of the experience, resources and contacts you need to take full advantage of today's fast moving business environments.
Stanford Black connects leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, scientific research houses, big data analytics firms and ambitious tech start-ups with the highest calibre professionals at every level.
We source only the best candidates from an array of backgrounds and institutions and as a result, we boast a hugely diverse and unique candidate pool which harbors the most sought after and niche skill sets. This enables us to offer our clients a true competitive advantage and is Stanford Black's real point of difference.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Stanford Black Limited
- Job Title
- Senior DevOps Engineer
- Job Description
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Senior DevOps Engineer (OOP Python Necessary) – Billion-Dollar Hedge Fund
Compensation: up to £250,000
Location: London
WFH: 2 Days in office / 3 from home
The Company:
My client is highly regarded as one of the top billion-dollar asset management firms, renowned for their diversified approach within the derivatives market, utilizing their cutting-edge infrastructure to generate consistent returns.
They operate at a boutique size but are always determined to explore risks and the associated benefits as part of their DNA, so they want go-getters, people who aren’t afraid to bring new ideas or technologies to the business and run with them, regardless of how it works out.
The Role:
They’re looking for a senior hire, someone who won’t require any handholding and be solely responsible for the cloud-native roadmap – the successful candidate will be responsible for transitioning the internal infrastructure from on-prem to being fully Cloud-Native on AWS.
Working alongside a globally distributed team, you will be responsible for overseeing 35 developers in London, handling all the production environment and automation needs.
Need to be able to program in OOP Python – they want a cloud and CI/CD evangelist, an individual who can design, write, and build custom systems, with a huge focus on the DevOps principles.
If you feel like your skills match-up to who they’re looking for, then please apply here!
Required Skills:
Proven experience in a DevOps or infrastructure role.
Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong OOP Programming (Python is a MUST)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS is preferred).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefits of up to £250,000.
Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Cutting-edge technology stack and exciting challenges.
Please contact daniel.mclagan@stanfordblack.com for more information
If this role isn't right for you, but you know of someone who might be interested, we have a market-leading referral scheme in place to thank anyone who refers a friend who is successfully placed! T&Cs apply.
London, United Kingdom
On site
18-12-2024
- Company Name
- Stanford Black Limited
- Job Title
- DevOps Engineer
- Job Description
-
(3Yrs+) DevOps Engineer – Billion-Dollar Hedge Fund – Compensation up to £150,000
The Company:
My client is highly regarded as one of the top billion-dollar asset management firms, renowned for their diversified approach within the derivatives market, utilizing their cutting-edge infrastructure to generate consistent returns.
They currently operate at scale, executing millions of trades a day, running complex simulations based on state-of-the-art, custom, and nimble software designed by the inquisitive technology teams anticipating new market trends.
The Role:
Working within a small elite team of 3 within their DevOps function, you will be responsible for transitioning the internal infrastructure from on-prem to being fully Cloud-Native on AWS & Azure, covering both accounts.
They operate at a boutique size but are always determined to explore risks and the associated benefits as part of their DNA, so they want go-getters, people who aren’t afraid to bring new ideas or technologies to the business and run with them, regardless of how it works out.
If you feel like your skills match-up to who they’re looking for, then please apply here!
Required Skills:
Proven experience in a DevOps or infrastructure role.
Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefits of up to £150,000.
Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Cutting-edge technology stack and exciting challenges.
Please contact daniel.mclagan@stanfordblack.com for more information.
If this role isn't right for you, but you know of someone who might be interested, we have a market-leading referral scheme in place to thank anyone who refers a friend who is successfully placed! T&Cs apply.
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
18-12-2024
- Company Name
- Stanford Black Limited
- Job Title
- Senior Linux Platform Engineer
- Job Description
-
Senior Linux DevOps Engineer - London's Fastest Growing Electronic Trading Firms
Compensation: Up to £150,000 base salary, £250,000 total compensation
Location: London
WFH: 3 Days in the office / 2 from home
I’m currently working with one of the most tech-oriented electronic trading firms in London, globally distributed across 30 countries with just over £350 billion of assets under management.
They’re looking for an exceptional Senior Linux DevOps Engineer, to embed themselves within the research, infrastructure, and front-office engineering teams, with the common goal to build and optimise the global Linux infrastructure. You will have the chance to handle custom, real-time applications, containers, and orchestration tools on a global scale.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter (if you have previous leadership responsibilities, even better), someone who can ultimately alter how the organisation defines the critical Linux-based infrastructure.
Coming from a Linux-based Systems Administrator background, there is a particular interest in finding an enthusiastic candidate who has diversified their skills in writing production grade code (in Python) and automating the deployment process, using Ansible, Jenkins and/or Terraform.
If you feel like your skills match-up to who they’re looking for, then please apply here!
Required Skills:
10 Years+ experience with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, or similar).
Deep knowledge of DevOps tooling and CI/CD Processes.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate tasks.
Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) is a plus.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
A proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
Benefits:
Base Salaries up to £150,000, with Total Compensation exceeding £200,000.
Opportunity for leadership and ownership across extremely
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Cutting-edge technology stack and exciting challenges.
Please contact daniel.mclagan@stanfordblack.com for more information.
If this role isn't right for you, but you know of someone who might be interested, we have a market-leading referral scheme in place to thank anyone who refers a friend who is successfully placed! T&Cs apply.
London, United Kingdom
On site
18-12-2024