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Infrastructure Developer

Squarepoint Capital
Location
London, New York
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, systems integration, or platform engineering.
  • Production-quality Python development with experience in FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic, and async Python.
  • Deep experience designing RESTful APIs, including resource modeling and versioning strategies.
  • Proven experience designing relational database schemas (PostgreSQL preferred) for complex domains.
  • Working understanding of at least two infrastructure domains: bare metal provisioning, network configuration, storage systems, virtualization, or cloud infrastructure.
Nice to have
  • Experience with CMDB platforms like ServiceNow or Netbox.
  • Familiarity with network device APIs and automation frameworks.
  • Experience deploying microservices on Kubernetes, including Knative and GitOps workflows.
  • Experience with event streaming platforms for building reactive automation pipelines.
  • Working knowledge of Rust for automation components or CLI tooling.
What the job really is

The Infrastructure Developer role at Squarepoint Capital involves engineering foundational services for a quantitative investment firm, focusing on infrastructure automation through API integration. Daily tasks include writing production-quality Python code, designing API interactions across various infrastructure layers, and implementing automation pipelines to eliminate manual operations. The position requires collaboration across teams to ensure efficient resource management and compliance with evolving infrastructure needs.

Benefits
  • Minimum base salary of $100,000 if located in New York.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
  • Potential eligibility for health, dental, and wellness plans.
  • 401(k) contributions.
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for locations outside New York.
  • Role emphasizes API-driven automation, which may require a strong programming background.
  • Complex infrastructure stack may involve a steep learning curve for new technologies.
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