Role: Platform Specialist
Client: Trading Firm – Global collaborative firm run by passionate Computer Scientists
Salary: Up to $200,000 CAD
Location: Montreal, Quebec (3/4 days on site)
About the Role
My client is a dynamic global quant fund that is building cutting-edge systems from a beautiful office. In this position, you will design, implement, and oversee the maintenance of multiple robust platforms & tools whilst sitting within the SRE/DevOps team. You will be instrumental in ensuring the performance and reliability of systems that power complex trading strategies. (A full and detailed job spec is available)
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Engineering: Design and implement scalable, robust platforms and internal tools.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Oversee the health and evolution of the firm's trading infrastructure.
- SRE/DevOps Integration: Work closely with the SRE team to automate workflows and improve system resilience.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune systems to meet the rigorous demands of a quant trading environment.
Successful Candidate Attributes
- Linux Expertise: 2+ Years experience working deeply with Linux environments.
- Observability: Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Development Skills: Strong scripting or development ability in at least one language (e.g., Python or Rust).
- Configuration Management: Experience with tools used for automating infrastructure deployment and management.
- Domain Knowledge: Previous experience with HPC (High Performance Computing).
If the above is of interest, please apply with your updated CV or reach out directly to hrubin@hunterbond.com.