System Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will work with our customer who develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a variety of asset classes and global markets. The company seeks to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through its proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on exploiting market inefficiencies. Its teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a sustainable, global investment platform.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in GitLab, particularly in managing CI/CD pipelines and runners down to BareMetal infrastructure;

• Proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on writing scripts for automation, testing, and troubleshooting;

• In-depth knowledge of Linux environments for managing and deploying system components;

• Experience working with JIRA and integrating it with GitLab for seamless project management;

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new tools and technologies;

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders;

• Experience in Agile development environments, with exposure to Scrum or Kanban methodologies.  

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to improve user experience and streamline software deployment processes;

• Develop and implement software solutions using open-source and enterprise-grade tools;

• Enhance system automation and maintain robust, scalable infrastructure using Python and other automation tools;

• Provide troubleshooting support for existing products and systems, ensuring high reliability and performance;

• Integrate GitLab CI/CD processes with JIRA for seamless workflow and issue tracking across the development lifecycle;

• Optimize GitLab runners and deployment pipelines from configuration down to BareMetal infrastructure;

• Support continuous improvement by participating in Agile development processes and contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

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What We Offer:

• USD monthly payment;

• 100% remote opportunity;

• 10 business days of paid vacation per year (can be taken after 6 months in Customertimes);

• Up to 10 national holidays (either US or country of residence);

• 5 personal days off (can be taken after 3 months in Customertimes);

• Travel expenses are covered when applicable;

• Referral program;

• Paid certification program;

• Personalized personal development plan (PDP);

• Access to the language learning platform.

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