Build, operate, and scale large-scale data storage platforms (Hadoop, S3-compatible, enterprise storage). Tune Linux for I/O performance, automate deployments with Ansible/Puppet, implement observability with Prometheus, and partner with engineers on storage- and Kafka-focused data solutions. Familiarity with Kubernetes and development in Java/Python required.
We are hiring an Engineer to join our Data Engineering Infrastructure team, where you will help build and scale the storage and data platforms that power our HFT business. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working close to the bare metal systems. Operating large-scale open-source storage, enterprise storage, tuning Linux systems for performance, automating infrastructure. As our data footprint grows, you will play a key part in keeping our infrastructure fast, reliable, and ready to scale.
Core Responsibilities:
Skills & Experience:
Core Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and operate large-scale data storage infrastructure, including Hadoop, enterprise storage and S3-compatible platforms
- Tune Linux systems for I/O throughput and overall performance
- Automate configuration and deployment using Ansible, Puppet or other automation platform
- Build observability into the platform with Prometheus and related tooling
- Partner with engineering teams to deliver reliable, well-architected data solutions with a focus on Storage and Kafka
- Familiarity with Kubernetes
Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on data storage
- Strong Linux fundamentals, debugging skills, including performance tuning for I/O throughput
- Hands-on experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management and automation
- Familiarity with open-source, S3 API compliant, and enterprise storage technologies
- Working knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem, including YARN
- Experience in Java and Python
- Comfort working with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude (e.g., "vibecoding") in an enterprise setting
- Experience with Prometheus-based monitoring and alerting
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