This is a hybrid role, based in G-Research’s office in Dallas. G-Research is Europe’s leading quantitative finance research firm. We hire the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of the biggest questions in finance. We pair this expertise with machine learning, big data, and some of the most advanced technology available to predict movements in financial markets. Opened in 2022, the Dallas office is a key infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment. The role Our business focuses on forecasting financial markets and we use an ever-growing amount of data and processing to achieve this. The Big Data Platform team provides open source analytics and storage platforms that are key to enabling business-critical functions. It is responsible for cutting-edge clusters, which underpin diverse use-cases such as quantitative research, risk analysis and cyber security. As a Junior Big Data Platform Engineer, you will work closely with other teams across the business, such as Quantitative Research and various development teams; it is vital to maintain effective close relationships with these teams in order to understand their use-cases and challenges, and help users get the most out of Big Data Platforms. At such a scale, automation is key, and there is a focus on containerisation, container orchestration, configuration management, orchestration, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD for this role. Key responsibilities of the role include: Researching and implementing new technologies in line with key business objectives Helping to shape and engineer the Big Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, stable, and performant, as well as easy to use and maintain Providing metrics, documentation, and self-service infrastructure to help our users work at pace and get the most out of the platform Implementing and maintaining automation Using advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and fix problems Who are we looking for? We’re looking for an aspiring Platform Engineer who is enthusiastic about contributing to an automated, scalable, reliable and high performing Big Data Platform. The ideal candidate will have: A strong desire to continually learn about new technologies, approaches and systems, along with the agility to work across multiple disciplines A willingness to learn by working with users across different business areas, experiences and cultures to drive towards the best outcome for G-Research Experience with at least one programming language The following technology experience is beneficial but not essential: Big Data:Spark Trino/Hive Cloud technologies (e.g. AWS EMR, Dataproc) Automation/operational:Kubernetes Dev Ops principals Linux OS core principles Prometheus / ELK Why should you apply? Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Excellent paid time off allowance Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave Generous 401(k) plan 12-weeks’ fully paid parental leave Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance and Wellness programs Generous relocation allowance and support Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks On-site gym and car park Job Type: Full-time Salary: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Compensation package: Bonus pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Irving, TX 75039: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irving, TX 75039