Linux Engineer

About Us

PlusWealth Capital Management LLP is a proprietary high-frequency trading firm, active in multiple markets including equities, options, and futures. We thrive on building cutting edge, data-driven, and tech-based trading algorithms. As a dynamic, machine-learning oriented trading platform, we embody the ethos of THINK. TECH. TRADE. If you share our vision, we’d love to have you onboard.

Role Overview

As a Linux Engineer/Admin, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and maintaining our physical Linux servers while also providing desktop support. You will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, performance, and security in a fast-paced, high-frequency trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain physical Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Provide desktop support to internal teams, ensuring smooth operation of workstations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server and desktop issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Implement and maintain system security, including regular updates, patching, and configuration.
• Manage services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, and LDAP on Linux servers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Bash, or Python) to streamline server management tasks.
• Perform system health checks, monitor server performance, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure proper configuration, deployment, and optimization of server hardware.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining server infrastructure for trading environments, ensuring low-latency and high-availability setups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure for trading operations.
• Provide technical support to internal users, resolving issues related to desktop and Linux server environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or Engineer, particularly with physical server environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux server administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and desktop Support.
• Proficiency with network services such as NFS, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
• Experience in troubleshooting both hardware and software issues for Linux servers and desktop systems.
• Strong scripting skills in Shell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with high-frequency trading (HFT) environments and low-latency server configurations is a plus.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) is advantageous.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, and firewall management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a focus on uptime and performance.
• Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in Linux system administration, particularly in managing physical servers.
• Experience in providing desktop support in a corporate or high-performance setting.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
• Flat organizational structure with high ownership and visibility.
• Medical insurance – we've got you covered.
• Catered meals/snacks for 5 working days in office.
• Generous paid time off policies.

Pluswealth Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer