Production Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in production engineering, with experience in deploying and maintaining complex systems — your expertise in Linux and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes allows you to manage high-performance environments effectively. You understand the importance of reliability and have a proactive approach to monitoring and improving system performance, ensuring that trading systems operate optimally even under extreme market conditions.

Your programming skills in Python and Java enable you to automate processes and enhance system functionalities — you are comfortable writing scripts to streamline operations and improve efficiency. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for problem-solving, which is crucial for addressing issues swiftly in a live trading context.

You possess a keen analytical mindset, allowing you to analyze data flows and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement — your experience with monitoring tools ensures that you can maintain high availability and performance standards. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation while balancing the need for reliability.

Desirable

Experience with high-throughput dataflows and data analysis is a plus, as it complements your role in managing trading systems. Familiarity with financial products and trading environments will help you understand the unique challenges faced in this sector.

What you'll do

As a Production Engineer at Optiver, you will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and monitoring our in-house built trading systems — your role is crucial in ensuring that our systems are reliable and scalable, capable of handling the demands of live trading across multiple global exchanges. You will work closely with engineering teams to implement improvements and optimizations that enhance system performance and reliability.

You will engage in proactive monitoring of system performance, utilizing your skills in Linux and container orchestration to ensure that our infrastructure remains robust and responsive — your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly will be essential in maintaining operational excellence. You will also be involved in capacity planning and scaling efforts, ensuring that our systems can handle increasing loads without compromising performance.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will partner with software engineers to integrate new features and enhancements into our trading systems — your input will be valuable in shaping the architecture and design of our infrastructure. You will also participate in post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implement preventive measures, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

What we offer

At Optiver, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration — we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a supportive environment that encourages you to take ownership of your projects and make a meaningful impact on our trading operations.

We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive — your unique perspectives and experiences will contribute to our mission of improving trading systems and delivering exceptional results. Join us in shaping the future of trading technology and making a difference in the financial markets.