Job title: Market Data Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: new York, NYC, United Kingdom
Job published: 10-09-2025
Job ID: 140778

Job Description

A global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a seasoned Market Data Support Engineer to join its infrastructure team. This is a hands-on role supporting co-located Linux environments and high-frequency trading systems, with direct impact on market connectivity and data integrity.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Engineer and support low-latency Linux infrastructure across co-located environments
  • Monitor and maintain market data systems, liaising with vendors and exchanges
  • Analyse packet captures and ensure data quality across feeds
  • Drive automation and observability using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Ansible, and Terraform
  • Collaborate on upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning for high-throughput systems

 

What You’ll Bring:

  • 10+ years of Linux/RHEL experience in trading or HFT environments
  • Deep knowledge of market data infrastructure and feed handlers
  • Strong scripting (Python, Bash) and kernel-level tuning expertise
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and cloud provisioning tools
  • Independent problem-solving mindset with sharp analytical skills

 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the backbone of a global trading operation ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, precision-driven environments.