Platform Operations Engineer

Pico provides market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions for the global capital markets community.
$140,000 - $160,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance
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Description For Platform Operations Engineer

Pico, a global leader in financial market infrastructure solutions, is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to join their team in New York City. This role sits at the intersection of financial technology and infrastructure management, offering an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge trading systems.

The position involves designing and implementing server and storage solutions for top-tier banks and financial institutions. As a Platform Operations Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the stability and performance of critical trading infrastructure while working alongside account management and client service delivery teams.

The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of experience with large-scale bare metal solutions and 2 years working with enterprise hardware. Technical expertise in Linux systems, Python scripting, and configuration management tools like Ansible is essential. The role requires both deep technical knowledge and strong communication skills, as you'll be interfacing with clients and internal teams regularly.

What makes this role particularly compelling is its position within the financial technology sector, offering exposure to high-stakes trading environments and the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading financial institutions. The hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with the team.

The compensation package of $140,000-$160,000 reflects the role's importance and the level of expertise required. Beyond the salary, you'll be part of a global company with offices across major financial centers, including New York, Chicago, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

This role is perfect for a technically skilled professional who wants to advance their career in financial technology infrastructure, working with state-of-the-art systems while contributing to the backbone of global financial markets.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Platform Operations Engineer

  • Design, deployment, and escalated problem resolution for global client server solutions
  • Work with internal/external clients, operations, financial exchanges to design and solve system issues
  • Ensure stability of all Pico managed platforms
  • Support deployment and maintenance of servers, storage and systems management products
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for support escalations
  • Communicate effectively with clients and other Pico teams
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to other team members

Requirements For Platform Operations Engineer

Linux
Python
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working on large scale bare metal solutions
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with HP, Dell and/or Lenovo Intel-based physical hardware
  • RHCE certified or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Advanced understanding of Linux/Unix
  • Experience with Bash and Python scripting
  • Knowledge of Network services (DNS, DHCP, FTP)
  • Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools
  • Understanding of SAN and NAS storage solutions
  • Experience with VMWare and KVM virtualization
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and resolve issues in a financial environment

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