Co-location Infrastructure Engineer

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve.  Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.

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The role

We are hiring an experienced and motivated Infrastructure Engineer to join our expanding Colo Infrastructure team within Edge Trading Technology.

The Edge Trading Technology Group is responsible for providing and evolving our low-latency platform. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will  design, deploy and manage high-performance infrastructure across multiple global locations. You will work alongside a skilled team to ensure seamless project delivery and optimal infrastructure performance.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Managing multiple parallel infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery

Leading the hardware deployment lifecycle from requirements gathering and procurement through to upgrades, break/fix and decommissioning

Coordinating logistics across multiple locations, including procurement, shipping, migration, inventory management, cabling and parts management

Performing hands-on installation and basic configuration of servers and switches, or coordinating remotely with third-party providers

Collaborating with commercial and legal teams on hardware procurement and contract negotiations

Owning and developing relationships with hardware vendors, hosting providers and logistics partners

Working closely with internal teams on hardware specifications and requirements

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

Proven experience deploying and troubleshooting network and server equipment from a variety of manufacturers

Strong knowledge of fibre and copper cabling fundamentals

Expertise in capacity planning, including power balancing

Experience liaising with third-party data centres, colocation, and service providers

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate logistics in a global environment

Why join us?

Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar

35 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

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