Junior System Engineer
Job Description
Overview
As an entry-level engineer in our team, you will get exposure to state of the art trading systems and learn from some of the brightest technologists in Australia. This role will allow you to build a versatile technical skillset that will span across system engineering, development and support.
In this role, you will work with others to:
- Monitor and ensure the stability of business systems
- Ensure the stability of continuous integration systems
- Maintain a (large) distributed system (compute and storage) used for data generation and model building
- Become the point of escalation for all problems involving our production network, data generation and physical trading processes
- Design and overseeing the implementation of server and network hardware
Job Requirement
What we're looking for
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical or related discipline
- Understanding of how a Linux environment functions
- Knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Python, Ruby, Perl
- Knowledge of a compiled C-family language (preferably C++)
- Automation and scripting knowledge
Apart from your technical knowledge, you will bring these qualities to the team:
- Strong Problem Solving skills
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions (a trading floor)
- Ability to convey technically complex subjects in a clear and concise manner
- Initiative and desire to take ownership of tasks
- Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills
What we offer
- Our technology department allows you to work with smart people who are genuinely interested in the work they do and always solving interesting problems. Our people are very open to new ideas and encouraged to think outside of the box
- We take ownership of the applications we develop, from start to finish. We work on several projects at a time, and stay involved in the entire life cycle of each one
- A casual dress code - shorts are the fashion in the summer!
- An on-site well-equipped gym
- Fully stocked kitchen with breakfast and lunch served daily
- Employee wellness programs and mental health support initiatives for all SIG employees and their families
We don’t post salary ranges externally so any salary estimate you see listed here was not provided by SIG and may not be accurate.