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Data Engineer - Infrastructure

Reposted 6 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Senior level
Build, operate, and scale large-scale data storage platforms (Hadoop, S3-compatible, enterprise storage). Tune Linux for I/O performance, automate deployments with Ansible/Puppet, implement observability with Prometheus, and partner with engineers on storage- and Kafka-focused data solutions. Familiarity with Kubernetes and development in Java/Python required.
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We are hiring an Engineer to join our Data Engineering Infrastructure team, where you will help build and scale the storage and data platforms that power our HFT business. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working close to the bare metal systems. Operating large-scale open-source storage, enterprise storage, tuning Linux systems for performance, automating infrastructure. As our data footprint grows, you will play a key part in keeping our infrastructure fast, reliable, and ready to scale.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and operate large-scale data storage infrastructure, including Hadoop, enterprise storage and S3-compatible platforms
  • Tune Linux systems for I/O throughput and overall performance
  • Automate configuration and deployment using Ansible, Puppet or other automation platform
  • Build observability into the platform with Prometheus and related tooling
  • Partner with engineering teams to deliver reliable, well-architected data solutions with a focus on Storage and Kafka
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes

Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on data storage
  • Strong Linux fundamentals, debugging skills, including performance tuning for I/O throughput
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management and automation
  • Familiarity with open-source, S3 API compliant, and enterprise storage technologies
  • Working knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem, including YARN
  • Experience in Java and Python
  • Comfort working with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude in an enterprise setting
  • Experience with Prometheus-based monitoring and alerting

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