Platform Engineer

📋 Job Overview

Our Technology Infrastructure team operates globally and is responsible for every aspect of the firm's hybrid platform. This ranges from our EUC/Office environments to Trading and Core service Co-Location Data Centres, and extends to Public Cloud, delivering top-tier technology services to a dynamic and demanding Trading organisation.

In addition to meeting the round-the-clock operational demands of the platforms, we continuously evolve and transform our platforms to maintain a competitive edge that our business requires. We innovate to provide valuable solutions and leverage our skilled Technology teams to deliver against rapidly changing business requirements.

🏢 About BlueCrest Capital Management

BlueCrest Capital Management is a global investment management firm with a focus on quantitative trading strategies. The company operates in multiple financial markets and is known for its innovative approach to technology and trading.

🎯 The Role

As a member of our London-based Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team, this position encompasses the design, engineering, and support of our multi-tenant private and public cloud initiatives. The role is integral to delivering services to our core business sectors globally, including Trading, middle and back office, and Technology.

The role demands a comprehensive understanding and experience across various platforms, including Windows, Virtualisation, GenAI, and their associated technologies, delivered via On-Premise, Hosted and Public Cloud platforms. It requires proficiency in system integration, support, and continuous improvement, with an emphasis on standardisation and repeatability through high levels of automation and orchestration.

The candidate will be expected to provide exceptional service levels to our stakeholders, comprehend key business processes, and understand how the solutions we deliver contribute to and enhance our expanding business.

The role is designed with the intention of planning, implementing, and supporting new, diverse, and current technology initiatives with the candidate working independently or as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication and organisational skills.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and support multi-tenant private and public cloud initiatives.
• Deliver services to core business sectors globally, including Trading, middle and back office, and Technology.
• Provide exceptional service levels to stakeholders and understand key business processes.
• Plan, implement, and support new technology initiatives independently or as part of a team.
• Ensure standardisation and repeatability through high levels of automation and orchestration.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams, and SharePoint Online.
• Translate requirements through to providing and supporting solutions and environments for both proprietary and commercial software.
• Support platform engineering with public cloud platforms, preferably with a major Hyperscaler like Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code methodologies with On-Prem and Cloud IaaS using tools such as Source Control, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and ServiceNow.
• Utilize scripting or programming skills in languages such as PowerShell, Python, and familiarity with APIs and data structures in JSON/YAML or similar.
• Work with GenAI technologies via Public Cloud, OpenAI, AWS, etc.

📌 Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience. Prior experience in a similar role within a Financial institution will be advantageous.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams and SharePoint Online.
• Experience and proficiency in translating requirements through to providing and supporting solutions and environments for both proprietary and commercial software.
• Platform engineering and support experience with public cloud platforms, preferably with a major Hyperscaler like Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code methodologies with On-Prem and Cloud IaaS, achieved through automation and orchestration of cross-platform services using tools such as Source Control, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform and ServiceNow.
• Demonstrable scripting or programming skills in languages such as PowerShell, Python and familiarity with APIs and data structures in JSON/YAML or similar.
• Experience with GenAI technologies via Public Cloud, OpenAI, AWS, etc.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Passion for emerging technology trends, innovations, and directions.
• Understanding of the need for rapid delivery while appreciating business risk and constraints.
• Extensive experience working both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent organisational skills, open communication, and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, learning from others, and sharing knowledge.

🎁 Benefits

BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

BlueCrest Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background or nationality.