Junior DevOps Engineer/System Administrator

About the role

An innovative trading technology organization is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to help strengthen and scale the infrastructure behind its real-time trading platforms. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of systems, automation, and operations while gaining hands-on experience in a highly technical environment. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems. You'll have the chance to work with modern infrastructure technologies, support production environments, and help implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience supporting both Linux and Windows-based systems
• Ability to write scripts and automate tasks using tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts and connectivity troubleshooting
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues
• Experience querying and working with relational databases
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in an onsite, team-oriented environment

Desired Skills

• Exposure to financial technology, trading platforms, or other performance-driven systems
• Knowledge of source control tools and automated deployment practices
• Experience using infrastructure monitoring and system health tools
• Familiarity with physical server environments, hosting facilities, or data centers
• Understanding of structured data formats such as JSON, XML, or similar technologies
• Experience reviewing logs, network diagnostics, or system performance data
• Interest in distributed systems, networking, and infrastructure architecture

Posted by: Michael Mitchell