Platform Operations Engineer

Pico provides exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions for the global capital markets community.
$150,000 - $180,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Platform Operations Engineer

Pico fuels the global capital markets community by providing exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions. As financial industry experts at the center of markets and technology, we help our clients efficiently scale their business and quickly access markets. From infrastructure to connectivity, we support our clients through the full trading lifecycle.

The Platform Operations Engineer role is designed to create and deliver top-tier server, storage, and trading platforms for Pico's clients and internal infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with Account Management, Project Management, and Client Service Delivery teams to meet the requirements of tier-one banks and other key clients. This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented engineer with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, deploying, and resolving escalated issues for global client server solutions
  • Collaborating with internal/external clients, operations, financial exchanges, and other engineers
  • Ensuring stability of all Pico-managed platforms
  • Constructing and implementing valid configurations
  • Supporting deployment and maintenance of servers, storage, and systems management products
  • Participating in on-call rotation and daily meetings
  • Providing mentoring and guidance to team members

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with large-scale bare metal solutions
  • RHCE certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Advanced understanding of Linux/Unix, scripting, network services, and various IT technologies
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Experience with trading infrastructure (advantageous)

This is a hybrid position with weekly office time and work-from-home flexibility. The role may require occasional travel and the ability to work across multiple time zones including EMEA, USA, and APAC.

Pico is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Join the Pico family and be part of a company at the forefront of financial technology and market infrastructure solutions.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For Platform Operations Engineer

  • Design, deploy, and resolve escalated issues for global client server solutions
  • Work with internal/external clients, operations, financial exchanges, and other Engineers
  • Ensure stability of all Pico managed platforms
  • Construct and implement valid configurations
  • Support deployment and maintenance of servers, storage and systems management products
  • Participate in on-call rotation for support escalations
  • Communicate effectively with clients and other Pico teams
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to other team members

Requirements For Platform Operations Engineer

Linux
Python
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working on large scale bare metal solutions
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with HP, Dell and/or Lenovo Intel-based physical hardware
  • RHCE certified or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Advanced understanding of Linux/Unix, Bash and Python scripting, network services, IP Protocols
  • Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools
  • Knowledge of SAN and NAS storage solutions, RAID and volume management
  • Experience with VMWare and KVM virtualization
  • Familiarity with WAN/LAN networking concepts and relational database technologies
  • Understanding of JIRA as a ticketing system
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve issues in a highly charged financial environment
  • Self-motivated and driven to develop own skills and knowledge

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Pico Platform Operations Engineer

Cloud Support Engineer (Deployment)

Join AWS as a Cloud Support Engineer (Deployment) to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and help customers succeed with Amazon Web Services.

Technical Operations Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations

Join AWS as a Technical Operations Engineer in Data Center Engineering Operations, managing critical infrastructure and driving innovation in cloud computing.

DevOps Eng - Retail Engineering

DevOps Engineer role at Apple, focusing on automation and engineering processes for e-commerce systems.

Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities

Join AWS as an Engineering Operations Technician to maintain and operate critical infrastructure in world-class data centers.

Cloud/DevOps Engineer - SwaggerHub

Cloud/DevOps Engineer for SwaggerHub at SmartBear, developing Kubernetes operators and Helm charts for on-premise deployments.