Linux Engineer

Radley James
Illinois

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Consultant at Radley James | Trading, Technology and Infrastructure | Connecting Global Talent with Exceptional Financial Institutions

European Relocation Opportunity - Linux Engineer - High Frequency Trading

Considering a move to Europe but unsure on how to make this happen? We have a client in Amsterdam who are looking for Linux Engineering talent and would facilitate everything for you!

About the Role

A high-performance trading environment relies on exceptional infrastructure. We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join a team that ensures the reliability and performance of one of the most advanced bare-metal server environments in the industry.

You will work in a low-latency, high-throughput production environment where systems must perform at peak efficiency at all times. The team’s mission is to design, deploy, monitor, and operate a fleet of high-performance UNIX servers—ensuring the platform remains stable, secure, and optimized for demanding market conditions.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on scalability, intelligent automation, and deep systems-level problem solving. You will work closely with software engineers, network engineers, and hardware teams to build and maintain a platform that supports mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of physical and virtual servers: provisioning, deployment, configuration, monitoring, and retirement.
  • Build automation tools and solutions to improve system observability, availability, and operational efficiency.
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical incidents; act swiftly to maintain platform stability.
  • Own performance monitoring and capacity planning across a large fleet of bare-metal systems.
  • Drive infrastructure improvements by bridging gaps between hardware and software teams.
  • Explore and implement emerging technologies to maintain best-in-class system performance.
  • Take initiative on infrastructure projects and contribute to long-term architectural decisions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 6 years of experience managing large-scale Linux/UNIX server environments in a performance-critical context.
  • Strong understanding of Linux kernel internals and system-level debugging.
  • Proficient in Python and passionate about automation and tooling development.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code , preferably with Ansible .
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-performance computing environments.
  • Strong grasp of networking , virtualization technologies, and hardware-software integration.
  • Analytical problem-solver who thrives in complex, dynamic environments.
  • Clear communicator, capable of articulating design choices and technical trade-offs.
  • Naturally curious, with a proactive and adaptable mindset—comfortable with frequent change.

What You’ll Get

  • Fully covered relocation assistance, including sign on bonus, relocation cost coverage and an apartment close to the city centre and office provided for the first few months.
  • Full Visa sponsorship, covering costs and logistics of acquiring one.
  • Opportunity to work in Amsterdam with highly skilled engineers from more than 40 nationalities.
  • Collaborative and high-performance culture focused on solving complex technical challenges.
  • A performance-based bonus structure tied to collective success, not individual competition.
  • Fully-paid health insurance and commuting benefits.
  • On-site perks including breakfast, lunch, and access to fitness and wellness programs.
  • Ongoing training opportunities and support for attending technical conferences.
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship where required.
  • A culture of inclusion that values diversity of thought and experience.

No prior experience in financial services is required. A structured onboarding process and ongoing support will ensure you gain a strong understanding of the business context and infrastructure landscape.

Ready to build and support systems where every millisecond matters? Apply now.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Investment Management

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