Senior Database Sepecialist – Hedgefund

Senior Database Sepecialist – HedgefundQuant Capital is urgently looking for talented Database Engineers to join a high profile client, My client is a well known and highly regarded systematic fund with offices globally.We are currently seeking motivated individuals with exceptional records of academic and/or professional achievement to join our client's Database team as a Database Engineer.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
You will play a crucial role in providing support, automation, and management for a wide variety of enterprise technology.
This includes a sophisticated Windows and Linux desktop/server environment, cutting-edge storage and clustered computing solutions, and diverse communications platforms.
If you have a genuine passion for technology and a strong desire to help users harness its full potential while tackling intriguing problems, this position is tailor-made for you.This engineer will be tasked with the design, implementation, and integration of database platforms and automation on Windows- and Linux-based systems.
This is a hands-on technical role within a cross-platform engineering team responsible for core technology infrastructureResponsibilities:Infrastructure Engineering designs and maintains the firm's operating systems, authentication systems, databases, virtualization infrastructure, core network services, and messaging and endpoints on Windows and Linux in both our internal- and external-facing environments.The database engineer will be responsible for owning and building out the existing database environment, workflows, and automation while working closely with a global team of database administrators.This engineer will work with other members of Infrastructure Engineering to provide self-service and automation-driven solutions.You will have:Genuine interest in both constructing technology and empowering others to utilize it effectively.Comp Sci Degree or similarStrong SQL ServerWorking Knowledge of Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, or CassandraExperience and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C# is preferredWorking knowledge of networking protocols, information security concepts, and operating system internals.Join our client's dynamic team, where talent thrives, curiosity is nurtured, and motivation is celebrated.
If you are ready to be part of an organization that values your potential and offers exciting challenges, we look forward to receiving your application. xgikmsk My client is based in London and offers hybrid working.

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