Pico

Site Reliability Engineer- Team Lead

Pico$170K — $190K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Management Information Systems)
  • Experience as a team leader in an operational environment
  • Familiarity with financial services front office systems and global exchange technology
  • Strong understanding of Linux performance tuning
  • Experience in IT systems networking and Intel-based architecture
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting (knowledge of Python, C/C++, or Java is a plus)
  • Excellent customer service skills and strong communication abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a distributed team of SRE engineers across APAC
  • Assist clients in troubleshooting and maximizing the value of Redline products
  • Respond to production issues and provide immediate workarounds
  • Replicate customer problems and validate fixes for patches/releases
  • Oversee routine software upgrades and performance tuning of applications
  • Collaborate with development engineers to swiftly address customer requests
  • Enhance tools and automation for continuous improvement in customer services

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility for remote work
  • Infrequent travel opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
  • Engage with a customer-facing role that emphasizes satisfaction and implementation success
  • Partake in varied work hours to accommodate multiple time zones
Full Job Description
Purpose of the role

Pico is searching for a (Redline) Site Reliability Engineer Team Lead. This is a customer-faced group engaged with our customers, development and production teams to ensure customer success with implementing Redline products. Preferred candidates strive to work in an entrepreneurial environment, have an interest in automation and technology, and are committed to customer satisfaction. This role will lead the regional APAC SRE team.

Responsibilities and duties (include but not limited to)
  • Leadership and team management: The role requires leading a distributed group of SRE engineers across APAC, managing their schedules and responsibilities, and acting as a player-manager within the SRE department.
  • Assist clients in solving problems and maximizing the value of Redline products and services within their enterprise.
  • Respond promptly to production issues, provide workarounds whenever possible.
  • Replicate customer issues and verify fixes for customer patches and releases.
  • Manage production environment:
    • Software upgrade
    • Routine changes
    • Proactive monitoring
    • Performance tuning of applications
    • Assess impact of exchange-driven initiatives and participate in relevant weekend testing
  • Work closely with development engineers to promptly resolve customer requests.
  • Work closely with Pico server and network teams for issue troubleshooting and change management.
  • Elevate Redline managed practice and ensure customer success by:
    • Putting in place the necessary automation and scripting.
    • Continuous improvement of tools (monitoring, inventory, runbooks.)

Education, Skills and background (incl. Education and Experience Requirements)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering discipline ie. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or Management Information Systems.
  • Prior experience working in a operational environment, as a team leader.
  • Experience with financial services front office systems, market data tickerplants, order execution technology and the global exchange technology landscape.
  • Strong understanding of Linux and linux performance tuning.
  • Solid experience with Intel based computer architecture and IT systems networking
  • Experience with programming and scripting, knowledge of Python, C/C++ or Java is a plus.
  • Excellent customer service attitude and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Task and result oriented with strong work ethics and values.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to any given situation.


Working Arrangements

This is a Hybrid based position with weekly time in the office with the flexibility of working from home. Though travel may be required from time to time, it is not expected to be regular or frequent. The role holder will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary for the performance of this role (recognizing that it involves multiple jurisdictions/geographies including but not limited to EMEA, USA and APAC). For continuity of service, working early or late shifts, bank holidays and infrequent weekend tests will be required.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certification.

New York Pay range

$170,000-$190,000 USD

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About Pico

Pico is a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets. The company offers a range of solutions, including low-latency trading infrastructure, market data services, and analytics tools. Pico's clients include banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York City.
Learn more about Pico
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$10 million

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