Linux Production Engineer

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Qube Research & Technologies seeks a Linux Production Engineer to join its infrastructure support team in Sydney, focusing on on-prem Linux for trading and research platforms. Responsibilities include day-to-day Linux administration, deployments, upgrades, monitoring and automation, and an on-call rotation. Essential skills are hands-on Linux experience (RedHat, CentOS, Rocky), deployments, Ansible automation, Python and Bash scripting, and hardware and network knowledge (TCP/UDP, LAN/WAN). Some NFS/SAN exposure is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show deployments, automation, monitoring improvements, and collaboration with engineering, with measurable impact and willingness for after-hours work.

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.

Join our global infrastructure support team at QRT, supporting the growing Linux on-prem estate. Engage with end users, application teams, and engineering teams to meet complex business requirements. This role involves both day-to-day support and project-based activities like new deployments, general administration tasks, and upgrades, working closely with engineering teams to enhance platform automation and monitoring initiatives.

Your future role within QRT:

• Be a key member of the infrastructure support team working with high-performance Linux-based trading and research platforms.
• Build, administer, upgrade, and support QRT's Linux estate.
• Contribute to monitoring and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to document and improve processes.
• Participate in out-of-hours work and an on-call rota (typically performed remotely).
• Leverage experience in Python and bash scripting.

Your Current Skillset:

• Hands-on experience working with Linux-based platforms.
• Excellent Linux administration skills, with knowledge of RedHat, Centos, and Rocky.
• Experience with end-to-end server deployments.
• Proficiency in automation technologies (e.g., Ansible).
• Working knowledge of AMD/Intel server hardware and physical components.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in technology and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Working knowledge of server network stack, network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP), LAN, and WAN technologies.
• Some experience with NFS/SAN systems is advantageous but not essential.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.