Senior Site Reliability Engineer EMEA

Flowdesk's mission is to build a global financial institution for digital assets, one designed from the ground up for market integrity and efficiency.To achieve this in a rapidly evolving market, we apply a disciplined, first-principles approach to everything we do. This approach is embedded in our core services, from institutional liquidity provision, trading solutions, OTC execution to our comprehensive treasury management offerings. This is how we cut through the noise and build robust and scalable systems across all our business lines.We seek individuals who are driven by this systematic approach. Joining Flowdesk means you will be a key contributor in building and scaling a more transparent and efficient financial markets infrastructure.The RoleAs a Core SRE Engineer at Flowdesk, you will be at the heart of our infrastructure operations, responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of our global high-frequency trading platform.Reporting to Flowdesk's head of Infrastructure and working in close collaboration with the Engineering, Trading, and Data teams, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, enhancing, and scaling the critical systems that power our operations.Your missionInfrastructure Management & ReliabilityMaintain and optimize critical infrastructures including Nats (ultra-low latency networking stack), cloud infrastructures, data pipelines, and core trading systems.Monitor and optimize network infrastructure to ensure peak performance and minimal downtime.Ensure reliability, security, scalability, and performance of the company's essential systems.Participate in day-to-day operational activities and incident management.Kubernetes & OrchestrationDevelop and maintain in-house Kubernetes operators to manage our evolving stack.Manage containerized workloads and ensure smooth deployments.Automation & DevOpsImprove and add new features to our CI/CD systems (FluxCD, Github Actions, Python scripting)Implement robust monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and similar technologiesAdvance DevOps practices, application-level reliability, and observabilityCollaboration & InnovationEngage with Flowdesk's teams to understand their needs and deliver technical solutionsProvide technical support that enhances operational capabilities across teamsPropose improvements and bring innovative ideas to enhance performance and reliabilityExplain technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholdersTake a look at our stackRequirementsEssential ExperienceKubernetes Expertise > Deep experience with Kubernetes architecture globallySystems & Network Management > Knowledge of network infrastructure administration, especially for ultra-low latency setups and interconnects.Cloud Infrastructure > Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)Coding Skills > Comfortable coding in languages like Golang, Rust, or Python for infrastructure automation and toolingCloud Infrastructure > Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)Monitoring & Observability > Hands-on experience with monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana) and implementing proactive detection systemsHighly ValuedExperience with CI/CD pipelines, FluxCD, and Github ActionsDevOps methodologies and practicesExperience working in a trading or high-frequency trading environmentExperience with ultra-low latency systems and network optimizationKnowledge of FinOps and cost optimization strategiesPerformance tuning in high-throughput environmentsPersonal AttributesExcellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesStrong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize urgent tasks and meet deadlinesMethodical and disciplined approach to problem-solvingStrong interest in technology and eagerness to learn new technologies and conceptsAbility to work effectively in an international, fast-paced environmentBenefits International environment (English is the main language)50% of transportation costs & a sustainable mobility agreementSwile lunch voucher (€9.25 per day, 60% covered)100% Alan Blue covered for you and your childrenWellpass contribution to gym membershipTeam events and offsitesHere's What You Can Expect If You ApplyHR call (30') Get to know Flowdesk and discuss your experience.Technical Interview with our Lead SRE (45')Team fit (60'), Get to know you future teammates and get an introduction to our working environment.Wrap Up Interview (45'), Learn about Flowdesk's culture and how we work.C-Level Interview (30')We focus on conversations, not trick questions. These discussions will help you understand how Flowdesk operates and allow you to share your journey and what you're looking for in your next role.We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific needs to enable you to participate fully in the interview or assessment process (e.g., a sign language interpreter, extra time for a test, or an accessible location), please contact us to discuss how we can support you.