Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Yes, we know for most developers the word “financial” often conjures images of horror. Suits and ties, cubicle farms, siloed teams and layers of creativity-killing bureaucracy… Don’t fret, we don’t like them either. Working here is a unique experience. At Chatham Financial we’re committed to making a positive impact for our clients, markets, communities, and each other. That starts with hiring people who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, tenacity, and a desire for collaboration and leadership. Are you such a person?

Job summary

This position is part of our Platform Engineering Team, which is responsible for developing and maintaining the core components of our SaaS platform infrastructure. Your primary responsibilities will include building and supporting the tools, processes and infrastructure that allows us to deliver and scale our software iterations faster, with greater quality and with the necessary operational insight. This includes ensuring the availability, reliability and scalability of our application infrastructure, building and supporting our continuous integration/delivery and release tools and ensuring the right metrics are being collected and monitored.

Must Haves

• Strong scripting abilities with expert-level knowledge of at least one scripting/programming language (e.g. Python, Go, PowerShell, etc.)
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of both Linux and Windows server environments
• Comfortable using Git for version control
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable collaborating with others, providing clear, open and transparent communication and working across functional teams 

Nice to haves

• Large scale deployments in a service-oriented architecture
• Practical knowledge of container-based applications/workflows (e.g. Docker, LVM)
• Experience with deploying, managing and tweaking virtual environments (VMWare, KVM)
• Experience implementing continuous delivery methodologies
• Experience with Windows container technology
• Experience with system monitoring and application performance tools
• Experience working with a variety of relevant open source technologies and tools

Finally, we work in a rapidly-changing, high-performance environment that relies on excellent communication and collaboration, so we look for people that are energized by being part of great teams, and looking to challenge themselves constantly to learn new technologies and apply them to our technology stack. Most new employees say that Chatham is both the most challenging and most rewarding place at which they have ever worked. If this applies to you, we’d be interested to hear from you.

Qualifications

Excellent candidates will be well rounded individuals, with an ability to learn quickly. Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with a passion for developing high quality software. Accordingly, strong technical and logical thinking skills are essential. A Bachelor’s degree or higher is strongly preferred, although we retain an open mind. Good written and verbal communication skills are required, as developers must interact with other team members in various departments. Excellent problem solving abilities and attention to detail are a must. In all hiring decisions, we look for people who fit our culture and can make a significant impact over the long haul. We filter candidates for their ability to strongly contribute in a team environment, their love of learning and their track record of demonstrated drive, determination, and academic/professional accomplishment throughout their lives. We encourage our software developers to actively engage with and understand Chatham’s business. We are looking for individuals who want to make a long-term commitment to the company.

Benefits:

• Great development opportunities including a training budget, trips to partner offices, Pluralsight access, 50% tax scheme (50% KUP), and quarterly Hack Weeks in which teams and individuals pitch new product concepts and technology improvements similar to a startup weekend
• Collaborative, low-hierarchical culture in which the leadership is gained through influence and personal character, not by title
• Bonus pack including: private medical health care, Multisport card, in-house English classes, relocation package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan- periodic opportunities to purchase shares of the common stock

Get your Geek on Chatham Financial!

At Chatham Financial, we're committed to making a positive impact for our clients and markets, communities, and each other. That starts with hiring people who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, tenacity, and a desire for collaboration and leadership growth. And yes, we know for most developers the word "financial" often conjures images of horror (e.g., suits and ties, cubicle farms, siloed teams, layers of creativity-killing bureaucracy).

Don't fret. Working here is a unique experience.
• Our office space is designed to foster creativity and a collaborative spirit. An open floor plan with numerous gathering spaces, and plenty of whiteboards encourage communication and cross-team collaboration.

• Quarterly Hack Weeks in which teams and individuals pitch new product concepts and technology improvements similar to a startup weekend. Teams form around approved projects and in one week we take ideas from concept to functional prototypes (and sometimes further). It's an opportunity not only for a break from the "day-to-day," but also to have your ideas heard and given the chance to impact our
company and clients.

• Our four-tiered – and expanding – product offering is built on a common platform that serves the world's largest financial markets. You will have an immediate impact in shaping risk management products used by over 1,200 businesses worldwide.

• Competitive salary based on experience. Our hiring process in selecting team- and values-oriented individuals who show a desire to be industry leaders results in an incredibly low turnover rate.

• And leave the tie at home. We don't believe outfits demonstrate how smart you are. We encourage a casual-attire environment.

For more information about Chatham Financial and our technology platform, please visit our website at
http://www.chathamfinancial.eu/expertise/technology-platform/