IMC– Where Technology drives Trading

Trading nowadays happens in a highly competitive technological landscape; the best trading idea alone doesn’t cut it anymore. Instead, only the best trading ideas that are enabled via robust, scalable and fast technology win.  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?

LINUX ENGINEERING AT IMC:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated UNIX/Linux Engineer who will play a critical role in system administration of our technical environment. The UNIX/Linux Engineer will be part of highly experienced team, and be faced with new challenges on a regular basis. The possibility to make a large impact as part of a dedicated, dynamic team at IMC, both locally and globally, is unlike any other. Our flat culture encourages not only knowledge and best practice sharing, but also the opportunity to have your voice heard. The purpose of this role is to manage IMC’s UNIX-based server environment in a scalable and automated fashion, while continuously integrating bleeding edge ideas and technology into the environment.

• Expert level administration of 600+ enterprise class servers running Red Hat and Fedora Linux
• Performance tuning of virtual memory system, network interface buffers, CPU process scheduling classes etc
• Automated monitoring of servers and network infrastructure using Nagios
• Automation of server provisioning using Cobbler
• Automation of server configuration management using Puppet
• Automation of other various integrated components such as firmware updates, reporting, etc by means of custom scripts
• Define and maintain server build standards
• Support of/ troubleshooting of operating system and other integrated components
• Develop shell and python scripts to assist with day to day operations
• Create RPM packages for both internally developed code as well as customized installations of 3rd party code
• Evaluate new technologies with the goal of reducing server latency
• Document the infrastructure

WHAT MAKES IT FUN?

IMC operates in an ever changing environment where we continually challenge each other to come up with the best results. Ultimately, we expect you to add value all around, working from the lowest levels of our platforms up to our most concrete trading problems.

On the technology side, we believe we need to continuously improve ourselves in order to stay ahead in the game. Accordingly, we encourage interaction between all Engineers across teams, advocate continual training to stay up-to-date with developments outside of IMC, and support your continued personal and professional development.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 5 years of Linux/UNIX administration
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with an extreme level of attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• In depth knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Knowledge of network buffers, modifications, and optimizations
• Advanced to expert level scripting in 1 or more of: Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc
• Proficiency with TCP stack and UNIX sockets
• Must be a self starter, and able to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Strong desire to solve problems.
• Sense of urgency a must
• Strong prioritization skills
• Knowledge of Financial Markets (particularly derivatives) is an advantage, and a passion for the industry is essential
• Excellent trouble-shooting and diagnostic skills; ability to solve problems creatively and proactively
• Strong communication and relationship building skills are vital
• Affinity with financial engineering
• Team player

OUR CULTURE:

We are at the core a trading firm, however we value trading and technology equally and we believe that cooperation between traders and technologists is one of our great strengths. This is also reflected in our organizational and remuneration policies. We believe in fostering a truly flat environment in which great ideas can be recognized as well as put into practice from anybody within our organization
 
WHO WE ARE:

IMC Financial Markets is among the world’s leading proprietary trading firms, and a market maker in securities listed on exchanges across the globe. Our cutting-edge technology drives everything we do. High performance algorithms, smart strategies and collaborative teams are the core of our business.

Today, IMC Financial Markets is 500+ people working together to build software and trade financial products in our offices in Amsterdam, Chicago and Sydney. What does this mean for you? The chance to join a multi-national, multi-cultural team of exceptional individuals, focused on making IMC the world’s best trading firm.