A crypto market maker are looking for a strong SRE to join their Seattle team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be deeply embedded in every major sector of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 to 7 years’ experience in a similar role at a bank or proprietary trading firm.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science).
- Required: Experience working in front-line support.
- Required: Experience in MySQL/MSSQL and Linux.
- Required: Ability to understand and read API documentation. Nice to have WS, REST and FIX.
- Required: Ability to analyse logs, and metrics and system performance of applications in general.
- Required : Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Nice to have: Exposure to container technology (e.g., Docker, Rancher).
- Nice to have: Software development experience a plus but not required.
- Disciplined self-starter with high attention to detail and ability to work autonomously and/or remotely.
- A high degree of motivation, adaptability and proactiveness are key success factors for the role.
- Optimistic and willing to learn and working with other SRE's even outside the domain.
Responsibilities
- Provide first-line support and troubleshooting for our exchange connectivity applications.
- Track, escalate, and prioritise incidents, ensuring timely resolution.
- Implementing configuration changes and software upgrades.
- Actively participate in the continuous monitoring of exchange connectivity, order flows, latency etc.
- Actively participate in the design and improvement of processes around monitoring and alerting.
- Planning long-term roadmap for the trading system, from capacity to tools to software features.
- Working with developers to design and implement features in the trading system.
- Perform ad-hoc operational tasks as needed to support the global trading function.
What we offer:
- A collaborative and transparent company culture founded on Integrity, Innovation and Performance. Competitive Salary with two discretionary bonus’ payments a year. Benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning, 30 days holiday and free lunches when in the office.
- Regular Town Halls and off-sites, team lunches and drinks.
- Comprehensive Corporate and Social Responsibility programs including matching charity fundraising and volunteer days.