Systems Administrator

Tradebot • Kansas City Metropolitan Area, US • $70k - $90k / year • 3w ago

The Role

Install, configure, support, and maintain servers and workstations. The vast majority of servers run Linux. Workstations are a mix of Windows and Linux.
Help design and tune servers that are optimized for low latency performance.
Write Python and Bourne scripts to automate repetitive tasks and solve problems.
Use configuration management tools to install software, configure services, and tune servers.
Benchmark technology components to determine their real-world latency and bandwidth.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are expected.
Degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Perks

About Tradebot

Tradebot Systems does high-frequency stock trading.
Dave Cummings owns Tradebot. He started the company out of a spare bedroom with a $10,000 investment in 1999. Over the years, the company has made well over $1 billion in trading profits.
Small in headcount and large in impact, we make millions of trades per year. Our edge comes from our technology. We have one of the fastest systems in the industry.Big data makes us smarter.Markets keep changing. We keep improving our system.
In hiring, we look for Aptitude, Character, and Enthusiasm. We seek associates who learn quickly and like to take on a variety of roles. The culture is friendly, collaborative and in-person.