Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Solutions Architect to join the Trading Systems Infrastructure team. We build and maintain trading infrastructure hyper-optimized for low-latency starting from the bare metal, on premise and in the cloud. Our trading strategies run worldwide 24/7.
We need a highly skilled Solutions Architect focusing on AWS for our dynamic team. This is a critical role for us to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions on our AWS Linux crypto trading platform.
Responsibilities:
- Own, standardize, and implement the technical requirements of high frequency crypto trading systems in the AWS cloud based on the business needs for performance and reliability.
- Integrate seamlessly with the existing systems on premise and in the cloud.
- Use Python to develop automation scripts and tools to support this effort.
- Use Terraform and Salt (we are committed to IaC) to ensure platform consistency and scalability.
- Optimize bare metal performance, both on premise and in cloud environments.
- Explore and apply network latency optimization techniques.
- Enlist and support internal teams throughout the implementation process.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven deep experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on AWS, in a high frequency trading environment or equivalent performance focused role.
- Very strong in Linux system administration and system engineering.
- Proficiency in Python programming for automation and scripting tasks.
- Strong experience with Terraform and Salt (or equivalent tooling) for convergent infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
- Strong experience with managing hardware components
- Strong AWS and on-premise application-side networking experience
- Communication skills are key to be successful in this role
Pluses:
- Proven experience with AWS internals
- AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Strong knowledge of other cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure.
- Deep understanding of financial markets and trading systems.
Culture
Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.
