Software Engineer (Platform)
Standard Metrics- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Cloud Systems Engineer should possess 3-6 years of Linux experience, a deep technical understanding of AWS, and familiarity with IT infrastructure concepts such as subnetting, routing, and firewall policies. Strong SQL scripting skills are also required, along with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers. Experience working in a team-oriented environment is essential, and AWS or other cloud services experience or certification would be beneficial.
As a Cloud System Engineer, the candidate will monitor and troubleshoot systems and applications, including Linux, Windows, and AWS services. They will deploy applications across various servers and operating systems hosted on AWS, automate processes using tools like Bash, Python, and SQL scripting, build and monitor environments to ensure smooth operations, and work with CI/CD tools, task schedulers, and Amazon Web Services. The role also involves addressing challenges in the DevOps environment and cloud infrastructure, focusing on optimizing business-critical nightly workflows.
Provides historical stock option volatility data
OptionMetrics provides historical stock option volatility data for financial institutions, hedge funds, asset managers, and academic researchers. Its main product, IvyDB, includes end-of-day prices for options, implied volatilities, and greeks, which help users evaluate risk models and test trading strategies. Unlike competitors, OptionMetrics offers specialized datasets like IvyDB Signed Volume to give insights into market order flows. The company's goal is to be a vital resource for financial professionals needing accurate options data for trading and research.