SRE Lead
We are hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to support and evolve a highly automated, latency‑sensitive trading platform. You’ll work closely with engineering, trading, and quantitative teams to ensure the stability, performance, and reliability of mission‑critical systems. This is a hands‑on, Linux‑focused role with real ownership of production, focused on tooling, automation, and operational excellence in a fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and maintain Python and Bash tooling to monitor system health, performance, and dependencies across a distributed trading stack
- Operate and support a large‑scale Linux/Unix production environment with high uptime and performance requirements
- Diagnose and resolve complex system‑level issues under time pressure
- Partner closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers to support live trading and new system rollouts
- Work alongside platform engineering teams on server builds, imaging, configuration, testing, and deployments
- Act as a liaison across infrastructure, network, security, and market‑data teams during production incidents
- Drive improvements in automation, reliability, and operational efficiency across the trading platform
What We’re Looking For
- Strong hands‑on Linux/Unix experience — this role is deeply OS‑ and systems‑focused
- Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting
- Experience supporting production or mission‑critical systems in a demanding, fast‑paced environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to stay calm and effective during high‑impact incidents
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with front‑office stakeholders
- Solid problem‑solving ability and quantitative mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
Why Join
You’ll be joining a technology‑driven trading environment where engineering quality, automation, and operational excellence directly impact performance. This is an opportunity to gain deep exposure to real‑world trading systems, work closely with expert traders and researchers, and take ownership of systems that truly matter.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Chane Prasongdee on 02 8289 3118 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Infrastructure, Cloud & DevOps
Industry: IT
Salary: Competitive Compensation Package
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Sydney CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: WQWV29-0DF7A5AC
Date posted: 21 April 2026
Consultant: Chane Prasongdee
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