OP Recruiting · 2 weeks ago
Linux Engineer - Python Automation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOP Recruiting is working with a technology-driven trading firm seeking a Linux Engineer with strong Python expertise to automate and optimize their Linux server infrastructure. This role is critical for managing and enhancing a large-scale Linux environment that supports high-performance trading and development systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues on enterprise Linux systems, ensuring the stability and performance of critical trading and development platforms
Develop and maintain configuration management code and automated processes across thousands of Linux systems in a high-frequency, ultra-low latency environment
Utilize Python to design, develop, and support processes that manage and maintain large-scale Linux infrastructure
Enhance provisioning systems that transform bare-metal servers into fully functional trading and development environments
Support and improve logging, monitoring, and alerting tools to ensure system reliability and operational visibility
Collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices, communicate technical solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Linux engineering, debugging, administration, and OS provisioning (PXE/DHCP/TFTP/Grub)
Strong experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet and Hiera at scale
Proficiency in Python for automation, API programming, unit testing, and debugging
Hands-on experience with Docker image creation, modification, and deployment
Experience managing Kubernetes in production environments
Expertise in Ansible for task automation, playbook development, and Ansible Tower usage
Strong background in RPM package management, including design, build, and repository administration
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and best practices for branching and merging
Knowledge of system and network tools such as EBPF, tcpdump, strace, nmcli, systemd, NTP/PTP, and NFS/S3 storage
Understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/UDP, and multicast protocols
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Alert Manager, Alerta, and OpsGenie
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits package covering paid leave
Insurance
Other perks
Company
OP Recruiting
OP, formerly known as Objective Paradigm, has been a leader in tech recruiting since its inception in 1999, with a focus on executive and direct hire technology placements.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase