Production Operations Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in production operations engineering, particularly within trading systems or similar environments. Your experience includes deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring high availability and performance. You are proficient in Linux and have hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. Your programming skills in Python enable you to automate processes and enhance system reliability. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with traders and development teams to optimize trading infrastructure. You understand the importance of low-latency systems and are committed to maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

Desirable

Experience with financial trading systems or market-making environments is a plus. Familiarity with monitoring tools and practices will help you excel in this role. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in automation will set you apart as a candidate.

What you'll do

As a Production Operations Engineer at Optiver, you will be responsible for maintaining and scaling our low-latency trading systems. You will deploy and monitor our trading infrastructure, ensuring it operates efficiently and reliably. Your role will involve troubleshooting issues as they arise and optimizing system performance to support profitability and sustainable growth. You will collaborate closely with traders and development teams to implement enhancements and automate processes, contributing to the overall stability of our production environment. You will also participate in incident management and capacity planning, ensuring that our systems can handle the demands of a dynamic trading environment.

What we offer

Optiver provides a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to a leading global market maker. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including corporate health insurance and regular social events. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us in our mission to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution, and risk management.