Senior Infrastructure Engineer

About the job Who we are We are a global wealth-tech company powering the next generation of trading. We deliver cutting-edge centralised trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure. Our proprietary trading platform offers clients seamless access to stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, options, swaps, funds, and currency pairs- all within a single, multi-currency account. We believe in the boundless flow of capital and information. Whilst developing EXANTE, we saw technology as a means to improve global connectivity of the financial services industry. Over the years, we have earned a reputation for providing superior service and for getting the results our clients and customers want. Most importantly, people have come to know us for our technological insights and focus on privacy. Our inspiration stems from the talent and ambition of our clients. We are offering an ecosystem of financial products and services that would provide the most tailored assistance to traders. Our culture Everything at EXANTE starts with our people. We bring together 600+ minds from 65 nationalities across 70 locations. We place trust in our team with real autonomy - the freedom to drive change across products, processes and everything in between. That trust fuels innovation, and the demands of the markets build resilience; we adapt, push forward, and we look after each other while we do it. That freedom is matched by real investment in growth: we back our people with ongoing learning, hands-on development and the kind of stretch opportunities that turn good careers into great ones. Here, progression isn’t something you wait for - it’s something you’re actively supported to pursue. About The Role We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer responsible for operating, maintaining, and evolving Linux-based infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid environments. The role is hands-on and focused on system administration, automation using Chef, and reliable day-to-day platform operations. The engineer will work with on-prem infrastructure as the primary environment while also supporting cloud and hybrid connectivity (GCP, AWS, Megaport), treating the platform as a single, integrated system and ensuring stability, scalability, and predictable behavior in production. Reporting Line: Infrastructure Lead Worksite: Remote Responsibilities Operate and maintain on-premises infrastructure based on bare-metal Debian Linux servers Manage OS-level configuration, networking, and system services Automate infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management using Chef Manage infrastructure state via Git repositories following GitOps principles Standardize and continuously improve infrastructure deployment workflows Manage and operate hybrid connectivity across GCP, AWS, Megaport, and on-prem data centers Design and maintain VPC networking, routing, and firewall rules Operate hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, Cloud Interconnect, VPN) Configure and support BGP routing between cloud and on-prem environments Ensure high availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance of network connectivity Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues across cloud and on-prem layers Qualifications On-Prem & Linux Strong hands-on experience administering Debian-based systems in production environments Solid understanding of bare-metal infrastructure operations Knowledge of Linux networking (TCP/IP, system bottlenecks) Experience operating large-scale Linux environments with high availability requirements Experience with system hardening, patching, and OS lifecycle management Automation & Configuration Management Practical experience with configuration management tools (Chef/Puppet/Salt) Strong experience with Terraform Confident scripting (Bash/Ruby/Python) Cloud & Hybrid Networking Strong hands-on experience with GCP and AWS Practical knowledge of VPC architecture, subnets, routing, and firewall rules Platform & Operations Understanding of load balancers (NGINX, HAProxy) Experience with centralized logging (Graylog) Ability to operate and troubleshoot production infrastructure Soft Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Clear and concise communication Ability to work independently and take ownership Structured, engineering-driven approach to problem solving English proficiency: B1+ Nice-to-Have Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes clusters (on-prem or cloud) Familiarity with monitoring and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix) Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox VE, VMware, KVM) Personality / Mindset Integrity & loyalty Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment What we offer: Competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring. Flexibility that fits your life — work from home, from our office, or a mix of both. You decide what works best. Flexible benefits package — choose the options that suit your life, not a one-size-fits-all bundle. A genuinely good place to work — an informal, collaborative culture where ideas are heard and bureaucracy stays out of your way. Continuous learning — ongoing training, education programs, and the support to deepen your expertise in a fast-moving industry. Connection beyond your desk — events that bring our teams together to network and celebrate. Global exposure — work side by side with talented colleagues from all over the world, across a business serving clients in 100+ countries. EXANTE is a global prime broker backed by proprietary technology and dedicated service. All regulated group companies and fully controlled affiliates and subsidiaries are committed to compliance with data protection laws, including the GDPR. 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