Graduate Systems Engineer
LIFE AT IMC AS GRADUATE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers.
Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.
OUR TEAM
We now operate globally from offices in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific. Our employees work closely together in multidisciplinary teams, making our success possible.
Technology - At IMC, technology is not a department, it is at the heart of everything we do. Our technologists push the limits of possibility, and then look beyond. In our fast-paced environment, short feedback loops mean projects worked on in the morning can enter production the next day.
Trading – Although our traders come from many backgrounds they all have one thing in common: they are at their best solving complex problems. Their insight into global events, market shifts and pricing ensure we are trading in the right place, at the right time.
Business Support - Around the world, IMC’s business support teams are essential for sustaining our success. In our dynamic environment, we have many exciting challenges and multidisciplinary opportunities to shape our operations and make a real impact.
OUR CULTURE
Our employees are our greatest asset so we give them lots of responsibility and the support they need to make a difference. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge. It makes no difference if you have been with us for three days or three years, the best idea wins.
While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun; whether solving complex challenges or in team building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute towards a better society through our foundation.
Are you someone who is passionate about challenging the status quo? Do you enjoy the process of problem solving, a process where you recognize areas of improvement and iterate and innovate to improve? Does your curiosity and desire to learn drive you?
Role Overview:
IMC is currently looking for a talented and passionate Systems Engineer to play a critical role in maintaining and perfecting our trading systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will be practicing DevOps and implementing site reliability engineering techniques to improve IMC’s trading operations. You will be part of highly motivated team, facing the daily challenge of managing a high volume data flow in a complex environment distributed over a low latency infrastructure. In this role you will be exposed to many technical and trading challenges while ensuring high availability, stability and performance of the end-to-end environment.
The skills necessary to excel could range from system administration, network troubleshooting, database tuning, development, release management and performance engineering. This role provides frequent challenges, as no day is the same as the next. The person in this role will have the opportunity to make considerable impact as part of a dedicated, dynamic global team.
Your First Six Months:
You will start your career at IMC with an international traineeship in at least two of our global offices after which you will be mentored by one of our seasoned Engineers. On a day to day basis you will work directly with traders, quants and developers to bring our trading strategies and platform to the next level. Your responsibilities will include running our trading systems, ensuring high performance and uptime, and rolling out new features. You will have continuous opportunities to learn new tools and technologies in our dynamic environment. At IMC, we foster a supportive environment allowing you the freedom to contribute and assume real responsibility, even on day one.
What We Look For:
- BA/BSc/MA/MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
- Interest in deploying, running and monitoring applications. Knowledge of Docker or other DevOps tools a plus!
- Desire to utilize Big Data technologies.
- DevOps focused mindset with a comprehensive view of technology environments
- Broad experience across Mongo, MySQL, Java, networking, and server automation is beneficial but not a prerequisite.
OUR HIRING PROCESS
To set you up for success, you can find our hiring process including tips on applying and interviewing with us on our website. Now it’s up to you! Apply today to start an amazing journey with IMC.