AWS Infra Engineer/PERM/Prop Trading/40-55HKD P/M

Role: AWS Infrastructure Engineer
Experience: 3–5 Years
Industry: Proprietary Trading
Location: Cyberport (Hybrid work)

Focus: HFT Architecture, AWS Optimization & Linux Automation

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a high-caliber Infrastructure specialist to own the architectural evolution and daily operations of a high-frequency trading (HFT) platform. You will manage a hybrid environment, bridging on-prem Linux servers with scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, with a heavy focus on automation and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Ownership: Lead the design and maintenance of infrastructure supporting rapid storage, HFT platform analysis, and low-latency trading.
• Hybrid Management: Manage both on-prem Linux server configurations and AWS cloud compute to ensure 24/7 high availability.
• Cloud Orchestration & Cost Control: Manage EKS environments and drive specific cost-optimization strategies for data transfer and storage.
• Automation: Automate development environment setups, system administration, and routine Linux tasks to eliminate manual intervention.
• Monitoring: Oversee production trading and network infrastructure to maintain peak performance and stability.

Technical Profile

• Experience: 3-5 years of industry experience in a Linux-heavy environment.
• Cloud Expertise: Proven track record managing AWS computing and data systems. AWS certifications and experience with EKS are highly preferred.
• Linux Mastery: Strong background in Linux system administration and automation. Linux certifications are a plus.
• HFT Context: Ability to manage high-pressure trading infrastructure and optimize for high-speed data transfer.
• Education: Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.