Site Reliability Engineer

Tower Research Capital, a leading high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join the global SRE Team in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the continuous operation of the firm's Linux-based trading infrastructure, addressing day-to-day operational needs.
• Provide second-level support, including:
  • Rapid response to emergencies.
  • Implementing scheduled updates and deployments.
  • In-depth analysis and resolution of performance issues.
• Engage in a rotational on-call schedule, including early morning and weekend shifts, to provide timely support.
• Develop automated solutions for server provisioning, configuration, and monitoring, enabling scalable management of thousands of servers.
• Collaborate with the Trading and Core Engineering teams.
• Manage core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS for on-prem and cloud-based data centers.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in Linux production environments.
• Basic knowledge of Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience with automation and monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals and operating system principles.
• Familiarity with Intel-based server hardware and components.
• Proficiency in server-side networking, including network protocols and configurations.
• Knowledge of cloud services and architectural solutions.
• Experience in designing, building, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A sense of ownership and drive to complete projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Involvement in open-source or personal projects showcasing innovation and collaboration.
• Experience in High-Frequency Trading, Quantitative Finance, or low-latency environments is a plus.

Candidate Attributes:

• Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communicator.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Skilled in supporting Linux production environments.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• International medical insurance.
• Free gym membership.
• Cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution for ineligible employees.
• Free events and workshops.
• Donation matching program.

Tower Research Capital is an equal-opportunity employer.