Structural Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

The D.E.Shaw group seeks a senior systems engineer with extensive Linux experience to join its Platform Engineering team. This is a hands-on, technical role within a global cross-platform engineering team responsible for the firm’s core technology infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and engaging working environment.

• Be part of a team that designs and maintains the firm’s global network, operating systems, security policy and infrastructure, and core network services across our datacenters, cloud services, and global offices.
• Work to continuously improve the security framework of a fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure environment that supports investment activity and technology development across the firm.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of infrastructure systems, particularly—but not exclusively—on Linux-based systems

At least ten years of comparable work experience and development experience in Python is required; a degree in computer science or another technical discipline is preferred.

Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and experience with diagnostic tracing tools at both the host and network level, along with in-depth knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and associated configuration management tools.

Impressive communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across a global team and with different departments at the firm.

Familiarity with automated build, software deployment, and CI/CD systems.

Experience with Rust, Java, C, Go, and C# is preferred, as is experience maintaining infrastructure related to DNS, DHCP, and Kerberos.

Working knowledge of network protocols, information security concepts, databases, large-scale storage, and Windows/Linux interoperation is also preferred

TheD.E.Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

The D.E.Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates’ resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D.E.Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D.E.Shaw group. The D.E.Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term “personal information” is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass “personal data,” “sensitive personal data,” and “personally identifiable information” and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D.E.Shaw group operates.

The D.E.Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D.E.Shaw group maintains offices, to other D.E.Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D.E.Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D.E.Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D.E.Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

The D.E.Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com . Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D.E.Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com . Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com .

The D.E.Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com .