Full-Time

Cloud Systems Engineer

Posted on 4/11/2024

OptionMetrics

51-200 employees

Provides historical options data and analytics

Data & Analytics

Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Required Skills

Bash

Python

SQL

AWS

Linux/Unix

Requirements

3-6 years of Linux experience
Best practices in IT infrastructure, subnetting, routing, and firewall policies
Writing SQL queries to troubleshoot data issues
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and customers
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Monitor systems and applications including Linux, Windows, and AWS services
Deploy applications across a multitude of servers and operating systems hosted on AWS
Use Bash or Shell or Python and SQL scripting to automate processes
Build/monitor/troubleshoot/fix all environments to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Work with CI/CD tools, tasks schedulers, and Amazon Web Services

About Us:

OptionMetrics, headquartered in New York, NY. is a dynamic and innovative technology company, a trusted provider of financial information and research derived from the option markets. We are at the forefront of developing solutions that empower businesses. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, has made us the preferred choice for top-tier talent. Our data and analytics models are utilized by over 350 investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and academic institutions globally, solidifying our position as a leader in the industry.

Are you ready to take your IT career to the next level? At OptionMetrics, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic Cloud Systems Engineer to be at the forefront of our cutting-edge projects.

What You’ll Do:

As a Cloud System Engineer, you’ll be the backbone of our day-to-day operations. You’ll take the helm in solving challenges in our DevOps environment, cloud infrastructure, and network while harnessing the latest cloud provisioning tools. Automation will be your middle name as you streamline tasks using a scheduler, boosting efficiency like never before.

The Cloud Systems Engineer will be remote

What You Can Do:

Have a deep technical understanding of AWS

Monitor systems and applications including Linux, Windows, and AWS services

Deploy applications across a multitude of servers and operating systems hosted on AWS

Use Bash or Shell or Python and SQL scripting to automate processes

Build/monitor/troubleshoot/fix all environments to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Work with CI/CD tools, tasks schedulers, and Amazon Web Services

Skills You’ll Need:

3 - 6 years of Linux experience

Best practices in IT infrastructure, subnetting, routing, and firewall policies

Writing SQL queries to troubleshoot data issues

Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and customers

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

What Will Make You Stand Out:

AWS or any other cloud services experience/certification

Experience with Teamcity or Terraform

Ability to troubleshoot file transfer using ftp, ftps, sftp, ssh, and http/https

Familiarity with OpsWise

What We Offer:

A collaborative environment where everyone’s input makes a difference

Paid time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and Holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits (NJT, MTA, etc.) and 401k plan offered

Full medical and dental insurance coverage

OptionMetrics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, OptionMetrics will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

OptionMetrics

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OptionMetrics specializes in providing detailed historical options and implied volatility data through its IvyDB products, which are invaluable for constructing, testing, and executing options and derivatives investment strategies. The company stands out by offering end-of-day option prices, critical analytics like greeks, and advanced graphing tools for volatility data. Working here, one can appreciate the commitment to data accuracy and depth, which supports traders and investors in making informed decisions. This focus on precision and the use of advanced analytics tools reflect a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ideal for professionals aiming to contribute to and grow in the field of financial data services.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, New York

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 5%

1 year growth

↑ 28%

2 year growth

↑ 20%

Benefits

PTO: Vacation, Personal, Sick days, Holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401(k)

Full medical and dental insurance coverage