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Site Reliability Engineer, Commodities Technology

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen, seeking to deliver superior returns through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes.
$175,000 - $245,000
Site Reliability
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Job Description

Point72, a leading global alternative investment firm, is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join their Commodities Technology team in New York. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, where you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of critical trading systems.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000-$245,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and generous parental leave. As an SRE, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, AWS, and modern observability tools like DataDog, while applying your expertise in Python and infrastructure automation.

Your primary responsibilities will include maintaining high availability of services, implementing automation solutions, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a strong background in site reliability engineering or similar positions, with expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, container technologies, and cloud infrastructure.

Point72 stands out as an employer by investing heavily in their technology infrastructure and their people. The firm has a strong commitment to professional development and maintains an innovative culture that encourages experimentation with new technologies and methodologies. They embrace enterprise agile methodology and leverage open source solutions, positioning themselves at the forefront of financial technology.

The company offers a supportive environment with numerous programs for professional growth, including tuition assistance and mental wellness support. They actively promote diversity through employee-led affinity groups and maintain high ethical standards in all aspects of their operations.

This role is ideal for a seasoned SRE who wants to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector while working with a team of talented professionals. The position offers both technical challenges and opportunities for career growth in a stable, well-established firm that's continuously evolving its technological capabilities.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Site Reliability Engineer, Commodities Technology

  • Ensure high availability and uptime of Commodities Technology services and applications
  • Automate and streamline manual processes
  • Contribute to root cause analysis and post-mortem reports for production incidents
  • Liaise with business-facing application support, development, and infrastructure teams
  • Monitor mission-critical systems to ensure service level objectives are met

Requirements For Site Reliability Engineer, Commodities Technology

Python
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Proven work experience as a site reliability engineer or similar role
  • Experience with Windows and Linux based operating systems, Cloud-based services and infrastructure (AWS)
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, EKS, and ECS
  • Experience with observability tools such as DataDog
  • Proficient in coding and scripting with Python, PowerShell with an ability to comprehend C#
  • Self-motivated individual with great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Benefits For Site Reliability Engineer, Commodities Technology

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Fully-paid health care benefits
  • Generous parental and family leave policies
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Mental and physical wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • 401(k) savings program with employer match

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