
About Squarepoint Capital
Data-driven investment management for superior returns
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in London, UK with a global presence
- Over 300 employees specializing in quantitative strategies
- Focus on institutional clients with a diverse portfolio
- Strong emphasis on risk management and technology
Squarepoint Capital is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in London, specializing in quantitative trading and investment strategies. With a team of over 300 professionals, Squarepoint leverages advanced technology and data analytics to manage a diverse portfolio for institutional c...
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Overview
Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Senior Platform Compute and Storage Specialist to design, build, and maintain compute and storage services. You'll work with Linux platforms and distributed storage systems, requiring 5+ years of experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in a technology infrastructure role, particularly in Linux administration, where you've managed and optimized systems at scale. Your expertise includes working with configuration management tools like Chef or Ansible, which you've used to enforce development standards and automate processes effectively.
You possess in-depth knowledge of distributed storage systems and performance optimization, allowing you to manage several petabyte-scale storage systems efficiently. Your experience with bare metal, hypervisors, and containers has equipped you with the skills to troubleshoot hardware and software issues throughout the stack.
You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, regularly re-prioritizing tasks while delivering both tactical and long-term objectives. Your ability to communicate effectively with business owners ensures that you can align technical solutions with business needs.
Desirable
Experience with public cloud platforms is a plus, as is familiarity with monitoring and alerting improvements. You thrive in environments that require continuous scaling and are eager to contribute to the growth of the company through innovative solutions.
What you'll do
As a Platform Compute and Storage Specialist, you will design, build, and maintain compute and storage services that support the company's growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include hardware and software installation and configuration, as well as monitoring and alerting improvements.
You will manage a distributed compute environment, ensuring that systems are standardized and automated for efficiency. Your role will involve enforcing development standards for source control, testing, and continuous integration for infrastructure, operating systems, patches, and configuration management.
You will also be responsible for troubleshooting hardware and software issues, working closely with your team to ensure that systems run smoothly and efficiently. Your contributions will help shape the future of the company's technology infrastructure, making a significant impact on its operations.
What we offer
Squarepoint Capital provides a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. We offer competitive compensation, including discretionary bonuses that could constitute a significant portion of your total earnings. Additionally, you will have access to benefits such as health, dental, and wellness plans, along with 401(k) contributions.
Join our global team and be part of a company that values innovation and collaboration. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.
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