Senior Linux Systems Engineer (Remote)

  • Full-Time
  • Remote
  • Remote
  • Posted on August 22, 2025

Fixed Income Firm #016

Senior Systems Engineer –100% REMOTE

Play in the Fast Lane (Linux Infrastructure
Core Systems, Infrastructure & Automation)

Let’s call it “Top-Tier FinTech” — We’ll Reveal who Once we Chat.


Why Drop Into This Role?

engineering at scale, powering institutional markets globally.

You’ll command performance at every Layer—OS, Network Stack, Virtualization, Automation, you name it.


What You’ll Do

  • Design, Build, and Optimize Linux environments (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) that support Ultra-Low Latency, Fault-Tolerant Trading Engines.
  • Work alongside JVM-based microservices (Java, Python), high-throughput messaging (Kafka), and NoSQL backends (Redis, Cassandra).
  • Automate Provisioning, Configuration, Monitoring, and patching using Ansible, Terraform, or custom scripting (Python, Bash, Perl).
  • Tune every Kernel and Network Parameter—TCP/IP, NIC drivers, huge pages, CPU affinity—for sub-millisecond responsiveness.
  • Troubleshoot Deep-Stack Performance issues using Profiling Tools (eBPF, perf, netstat, tcpdump, iostat, etc.).
  • Manage Container Orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes in Production, aligning into CI/CD.
  • Partner with Development, SRE, and Trading Ops—ensuring 24/7 uptime in hyper-critical environments.
  • Contribute to Cloud-Native Deployments or Hybrid Architectures, Driving Visibility and Resilience.

What We’re Looking For

  • Deep Specialties in Linux Systems Engineering, OS Internals, and Kernel Tuning.
  • Proven skills Automating Infrastructure via Python, Bash, or Go, and tools like Ansible or Terraform.
  • Solid experience Tuning and Troubleshooting High-Performance Networks and I/O.
  • Fluency with real-time messaging (Kafka) and distributed systems (Redis, Cassandra).
  • Background in container orchestration, CI/CD, and hybrid cloud setups.
  • Bonus points:
    • Experience supporting Low-Latency Trading systems
    • Familiarity with profiling tools like eBPFperf, or BPFtrace
    • Insights into JVM performance tuning or NUMA optimization
    • Exposure to Financial services or Fintech at High scale

What Makes It Irresistible

  • Ultra-Critical Infrastructure Engineering – your work powers billion-dollar trades.
  • Be part of a Tight-Knit Team where your tuning and tweaks matter to global markets.
  • Operate at the crossroads of Linux Internals, Network Engineering, and Distributed Systems.
  • Competitive Comp, Cutting-Edge Tech and a Stealth Street Cred that only becomes legendary once revealed.

Ready to engineer under the radar—and reveal just how big the impact is? Let’s talk.

To apply for this job email your details to Graham.Gates@TechExecOnline.com

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