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Selby Jennings

Senior Linux Engineer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

03-12-2025

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Skills

Python Java C# Go Rust CI/CD Configuration Management Linux Operating Systems Windows Databases

Job Specifications

A leading global investment and technology firm is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive Linux experience to join its Platform Engineering team. This is a hands-on technical role within a global cross-platform engineering team responsible for the firm's core technology infrastructure. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and maintenance of the firm's global network, operating systems, security policies and infrastructure, as well as core network services across data centres, cloud services and global offices
Continuously improve the security framework of a fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure environment that supports investment activity and technology development across the firm
Participate in the design, implementation and integration of infrastructure systems, primarily on Linux-based platforms

Qualifications

At least ten years of relevant work experience and development experience in Python is required; a degree in computer science or another technical discipline is preferred
Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience with diagnostic tracing tools at both host and network levels, along with in-depth knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and associated configuration management tools
Familiarity with automated build, software deployment and CI/CD systems
Experience with Rust, Java, C, Go and C# is advantageous, as is experience maintaining infrastructure related to DNS, DHCP and Kerberos
Working knowledge of network protocols, information security concepts, databases, large-scale storage and Windows/Linux interoperability is also preferred

About the Company

From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring nee... Know more