Sr. Software Engineer II - Linux Sensor, EPP Product (Remote)
CrowdstrikeSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Trading, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science preferred
- 7+ years of experience operating in a complex Linux environment
- Comprehensive expertise in Linux operating systems (e.g., Debian and related distributions), troubleshooting, and optimizing platforms in virtual and bare-metal configurations
- Extensive Kubernetes experience
- Configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
- Infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management (e.g., Foreman, Satellite)
- Scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
- Experience with ULL/HFT implementations preferred, but not required
- Various VMware technologies (e.g., vSphere, Horizon)
- Monitoring and visualization tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Cloud technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)
- Working knowledge of routing protocols like BGP and familiarity with FPGA technology
- Cross-platform integration skills, custom alerting mechanisms, and scripting for metric exports
- Familiarity with Big Data components, especially data streaming platforms like Kafka
- Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
- Interest in continuous learning and application of new technologies
- Motivated and confident with multi-tasking
- Problem-solving skills and ability to delve deeper to understand root causes of incidents
- Ability to lead discussion, projects, and delegation at a regional and global level
Responsibilities
- Leverage automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to manage, upgrade, and optimize diverse Linux infrastructures, including distributed systems like Kubernetes and custom ultra-low latency (ULL) bare-metal configurations; streamline processes, minimize manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency across physical machines, virtual environments, and VDI workstations
- Oversee the monitoring of Flow Trader’s global infrastructure by managing and optimizing the framework to incorporate adaptive principles, ensuring enhanced proactive, reactive, and self-healing mechanisms for improved reliability and performance
- Serve as a point of higher escalation for Linux-related incidents and requests, participating in on-call rotations to provide expert analysis and response; collaborate across teams to ensure thorough and well-understood resolutions, addressing all aspects for effective incident management and prevention
- Provide leadership at a regional level, while collaborating with senior members globally to strategize architectural decisions and implement projects at scale
- Utilize AI tools to analyze large datasets for enhanced system monitoring, predictive alerts, and automated interventions, preventing issues proactively
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Trading Systems Engineer role?
The role requires 7+ years of experience operating in a complex Linux environment.
What are the key technical skills needed for this position?
Key skills include comprehensive expertise in Linux (e.g., Debian), extensive Kubernetes experience, configuration management like Ansible or Puppet, scripting in Bash or Python, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
Is there an on-call rotation for this role?
Yes, the role involves participating in on-call rotations to provide expert analysis and response for Linux-related incidents and requests.
What is the location or remote work policy for this job?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What salary or compensation does this position offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What soft skills or qualities make a strong candidate?
Strong candidates have problem-solving skills to understand root causes, ability to lead discussions and projects at regional and global levels, multi-tasking confidence, and interest in continuous learning.
Flow Traders
Global liquidity provider for financial markets
About Flow Traders
Flow Traders is a global liquidity provider that focuses on Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and is expanding into other asset classes. The company operates in major financial markets across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform to set bid and ask prices for thousands of ETP listings and similar financial products, which helps ensure there are enough buyers and sellers in the market, facilitating easier trading for investors. Flow Traders primarily serves institutional clients, such as hedge funds and asset managers, who depend on their efficient trading services. The company earns profits by taking a small margin on a large volume of trades, capitalizing on their advanced technology and market knowledge to maintain a competitive edge. Additionally, Flow Traders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility, aiming to create shared value in economic, social, and environmental aspects.
Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance coverage
401(k) plan with generous match
In-house lounge with a bar, game consoles, poker & billiards tables
Daily catered lunch, cold brew coffee on tap and a fully stocked kitchen
Weekly table massages and bi-weekly haircuts
Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year
Reimbursed gym membership or home equipment and other wellness initiatives
Global rotations between our offices worldwide
Flow Academy for continuous learning and opportunities to attend industry seminars and conferences
Risks
Rising competition from new digital asset exchanges challenges Flow Traders' market position.
Self-custodial trading platforms may reduce reliance on traditional liquidity providers.
Advanced cryptographic protocols could disrupt traditional data-sharing methods in financial markets.
Differentiation
Flow Traders specializes in Exchange Traded Products, expanding into diverse asset classes.
The company uses proprietary technology to provide liquidity in global financial markets.
Flow Traders invests in financial market innovators, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
Upsides
Growing interest in digital asset trading boosts demand for liquidity providers like Flow Traders.
Expansion into emerging technologies aligns with Flow Traders' strategic agenda.
Increased digitization in equity markets enhances market efficiency, benefiting Flow Traders.
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