Network Automation Engineer

Posted Yesterday
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Software
IMC is a proprietary trading firm and market maker in various products listed on exchanges globally.
The Role
The Network Automation Engineer will design, implement, and maintain automation and monitoring systems for the network infrastructure, manage tooling for network provisioning and troubleshooting, and provide mentorship to team members, fostering continuous learning.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a highly-skilled Network Automation Engineer to join our team. Our network engineering team plays a crucial role in building the network infrastructure that drives our global trading systems. The primary focus of this role is to design, implement, and maintain our network automation and monitoring systems.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python development.
Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Proactively improve our network infrastructure by designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions
  • Manage current tooling for network provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Improve access to network telemetry data across the enterprise
  • Collaborate with global teams to ensure implementation consistency across the entire network
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes, tools, and procedures
  • Provide mentorship and training to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement


Your Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study or comparable professional experience
  • 5+ years of network automation experience within a large-scale environment
  • Proficiency with Python and Bash required
  • Strong experience developing solutions using common frameworks. (i.e. Ansible, TICK, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of network protocols and technologies (e.g., BGP, PIM-SM, LAN, multicast, etc.)
  • Understanding of network monitoring tools (e.g., InfluxDB, Grafana, Kubernetes, Telegraf, and Kapacitor)
  • Demonstrated experience designing solutions that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable across global teams
  • A self-directed team player with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams


About Us
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets - providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.

Top Skills

Python

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,622 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we’ve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.

Why Work With Us

At IMC, the best ideas win, regardless of hierarchy. We’ve done away with artificial barriers and prioritize our employees. As a result, our people can explore their potential without limits, developing and implementing the systems and strategies that have made us one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.

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