Platform Operations Engineer, Interactive Brokers
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1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of Linux System Administration, an Operations background and excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. We are looking for someone who is passionate about automation and learning new skills and technologies
- Hands-on experience with Configuration management tools (Ansible, Git etc.)
- Able to handle pressure during outages and systematically resolve issues
- Experience being tasked outside their training, willing to take on and learn new technologies
- Solid understanding of host, network and cloud security concepts
- Strong background in Linux administration. Understanding of core Linux concepts and technologies (LVM, systemd, memory/CPU/network/disk management and troubleshooting, Bash scripting, kernel tuning)
- Understanding of standard services and protocols (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory/LDAP, SSH, SNMP)
- Understand current monitoring concepts and tools (Prometheus, Grafana etc.)
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- 5+ years experience in Linux System Administration
- Two years of experience in scripting or software development
Desirable
- Familiarity with AWS or another cloud provider preferred
- Experience in Python scripting
- Experience with storage protocols and technologies such as S3, EFS, EBS, NFS, Fiber Channel
- Strong experience with DevOps tools and automation, including familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts, Docker, orchestration and configuration management (Ansible, Git, etc.)
What the job involves
- IBIE is looking to add to its Operations team an experienced Platform Operations Engineer
- The Platform Operations Engineer will help address the operational needs of a mixed on-premises and cloud Linux environment. Central to this role is an understanding of DevOps tools, understand block, file and object storage technologies
- Strong operational skills, with the ability to work with end users to understand requirements and resolve trouble tickets
- Drive consistent, standardized solutions across IBKR for all hardware, software, configurations, and processes
- Implement tools and processes for the efficient and effective operational management of the environment, such as change management, monitoring, alerting, etc
- Schedule and provide after-hours or weekend support (when necessary) to perform high-risk or planned downtime of IBKR's data center systems for upgrades and maintenance
- Participate in permanently eliminating issues through automation and engagement with Platform Engineering teams on more complex projects
- Interact with internal teams to provide solutions and resolve problems promptly and proactively
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of varying technical ability
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowers users to analyse global stock markets, manage portfolios, and explore diverse investment assets. With a history spanning over 45 years, the company has thrived by adapting to evolving digital trading trends. Its comprehensive suite of services includes analytical tools, asset marketplaces, and seamless third-party integration, enhancing portfolio management capabilities.
Boasting over $11.6 billion in equity capital, Interactive Brokers remains at the forefront of industry innovation. The company has embraced the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, offering customers access to crypto trading through a partnership with Paxos Trust Company. This proactive approach reaffirms Interactive Brokers' position as a forward-thinking player in the ever-changing trading landscape.
Recently, Interactive Brokers expanded its trading hours for U.S. Treasury bonds to 22 hours a day, allowing global clients to trade during their local hours and quickly respond to market news. This extension reflects the company's commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service, meeting the diverse needs of clients in over 200 countries and territories.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits and company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
Leadership
Thomas Peterffy
(Chairman)Former computer programmer and architectural draftsman. They played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities at the American Stock Exchange.
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