Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.
The role
The G-Research Infrastructure group is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer to join its expanding global team in Dallas.
As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you'll primarily work on supporting, maintaining and securing our public cloud footprint in AWS. You will help to design, build and support the existing cloud platform and help drive its adoption and expansion, while also collaborating with Linux Engineers, Software Engineers, Security and other Infrastructure teams.
There is a large focus on applying automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), alongside the use of CI/CD tools and methodologies in all of our engineering work. We use open-source tooling and best practices to increase the pace of delivery, and have embedded a continuous improvement culture and philosophy across the organisation.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Designing, deploying and maintaining a highly scalable and secure cloud platform
Ensuring workloads running on the public cloud platform are deployed optimally
Recommending and implementing continuous improvements to the cloud platform
Ensuring platforms are configured and maintained from code
Running performance diagnostics and tuning of the entire stack
Security-hardening the platforms and supporting systems
Providing platform support
You will be part of an exciting and challenging work environment, working with some of the best engineers in the industry. You will benefit from investment in technology, training, conference attendance, career development and cross-team growth opportunities.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
A background in running, maintaining and securing hybrid AWS platforms, including AWS Landing Zone
Experience working in a platform team that provides AWS access to application teams
Knowledge of AWS concepts and services, including IAM (including Identity Centre), AWS Organisations, VPC networking, Serverless and End User Compute (EC2 and AWS Workspaces)
Experience with Terraform, Vault and/or Ansible
Linux experience and the ability to troubleshoot
Coding/scripting ability, ideally in Python
Understanding of CI/CD and/or VCS tools, such as Jenkins and Github
Knowledge of container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
An AWS Solutions Architect - Associate, or AWS Developer Associate certification would be beneficial.
Why should you apply?
Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days
Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave
Generous 401(k) plan
16-weeks' fully paid parental leave
Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
Generous relocation allowance and support
Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks
On-site gym and car parking