Co-location Infrastructure Engineer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together were building a world-class platform to amplify our teams most powerful ideas.

As part of our engineering team youll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

We are hiring an experienced and motivated Infrastructure Engineer to join our expanding Colo Infrastructure team within Edge Trading Technology.

The Edge Trading Technology Group is responsible for providing and evolving our low-latency platform. As an Infrastructure Engineer you will design deploy and manage high-performance infrastructure across multiple global locations. You will work alongside a skilled team to ensure seamless project delivery and optimal infrastructure performance.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Managing multiple parallel infrastructure projects ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
Leading the hardware deployment lifecycle from requirements gathering and procurement through to upgrades break/fix and decommissioning
Coordinating logistics across multiple locations including procurement shipping migration inventory management cabling and parts management
Performing hands-on installation and basic configuration of servers and switches or coordinating remotely with third-party providers
Collaborating with commercial and legal teams on hardware procurement and contract negotiations
Owning and developing relationships with hardware vendors hosting providers and logistics partners
Working closely with internal teams on hardware specifications and requirements

Who are we looking for

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

Proven experience deploying and troubleshooting network and server equipment from a variety of manufacturers
Strong knowledge of fibre and copper cabling fundamentals
Expertise in capacity planning including power balancing
Experience liaising with third-party data centres colocation and service providers
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate logistics in a global environment

Why join us

Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Lunch provided (viaJust Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
35 days annual leave
9% company pension contributions
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

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We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.From our London HQ we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. T...