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Re:Senior Linux Team Lead (India) on Thursday November 02, 2023 @04:00PM (#38119198)
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Linux Level 1 Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems, particularly Linux-based servers. The role involves providing support to end-users, resolving issues in a timely manner, and actively contributing to the enhancement of our IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities: • Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers, appliances and VM’s. • Monitor system performance and ensure optimal functioning of IT infrastructure. • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, providing quick and effective solutions. • Conduct regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures. • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to resources. • Document system configurations, procedures, and changes. • Collaborate with other IT team members to optimize system performance and enhance system security. • Provide technical support to end-users, assisting them with hardware and software issues. • Stay current with the latest technologies and best practices in Linux system administration. • Participate in the development and implementation of disaster recovery plans. • Perform routine backups and ensure data integrity.

Requirements: • 2-4 years of experience as a Linux Administrator. • In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, particularly Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu. • Linux server builds and decommission. • Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols. • Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or KVM. • Familiarity with cloud services, such as Azure, AWS is a plus. • Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Bash or Python. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • A proactive approach to system monitoring and issue resolution.

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2023) on Monday October 02, 2023 @03:44PM (#37743435)
StoneX | Linux Engineer | Poland Kraków

StoneX is a Bespoke financial service offerings with global reach. We're looking for a Linux Engineering Team Lead role that is part of a growing global team responsible for automated provisioning, configuration management, performance and troubleshooting of Linux systems across the company’s infrastructure and works within the core Information Technology department

https://english-stonex.icims.com/jobs/9665/linux-engineering... Emai me for quick follow up rodrick<dot>brown<at>stonex<dot>com

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2023) on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @11:29AM (#36957289)
StoneX | Onsite/Hybrid - NYC, Chicago, London, Poland | FinTech, Trading, Cloud, DevOPs, SRE | https://www.stonex.com

StoneX (formerly known as INTL FCStone) is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders and investors to the global markets ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service and deep expertise.

Senior Low Latency Linux Engineer / High frequency trading - We're looking for an experienced Linux engineer low level understanding of the Linux kernel, performance engineer who can tune systems for low latency trading environments. Ansible/C/Python Kernel tuning, performance investigations.

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2018) on Monday October 01, 2018 @02:05PM (#18115173)
Octanelending | Senior Software Engineer | NYC. NY | Onsite | http://www.octanelending.com - Founded in 2014, Octane Lending is a fintech startup with the vision of making consumer financing as painless as cash. Serving the $60B consumer powersports and agricultural vehicle spaces (motorcycle, ATV, tractor, mower etc.), our technology powers transactions in over 2000 dealerships across the country. Less than two years after launch, our platform has generated over $1bn in loan requests and enabled thousands of customers to buy their dream products. We have raised $42M in venture capital from leading investors such as IA Ventures, Valar Ventures, and Contour Venture Partners and closed $145M in debt capital.

Tech we use: Scala, Python, Spark, Mesos, Postgres, React, Redshift, Tableau, HAProxy, Docker etc...

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2017) on Saturday December 02, 2017 @12:24AM (#15830334)
OctaneLending | Senior Software Engineer - Python/Scala Fulltime or Remote NYC preferred full time 150k+ w/Equity https://angel.co/octane-lending/jobs Want to join an exciting venture-backed fin-tech startup disrupting an outdated multi-billion dollar industry? Octane Lending has raised over $27M in venture capital to revolutionize how consumers finance their purchases. Our stack consists of Mesos, Django, Postgres, Redshift, KnockoutJS want to move to Vue or React.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2017) on Wednesday November 01, 2017 @06:34PM (#15606113)
OctaneLending.com a Fintech firm located in NYC we're looking for software engineers we're a python shop our stack consists of Django, React, Apache Mesos running on AWS we're also building out our data pipeline on top of AWS Glue and Redshift send your resumes to rodrick<@>octanelending<.>com
I'm an SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) for a Fintech startup based in NYC my base is $190000, with options + bonus my total compensation is probably closer to $300k. I've mostly worked in financial for large firms such as Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, Citi, and Morgan Stanley. I now solely work for fintech startups. My career started out as a traditional system administrator working on large Sun Solaris servers (2000 - 2006), I transitioned over to Linux (2007+) then picked up some Java, Python, SQL and I'm now learning Go and big data (Spark) and have a strong background in networking. I primarily get paid to automate and scale infrastructures these days -- my background is that of Google's definition of Site Reliability Engineering, 40% Code 60% infrastructure.
Re:Twitter’s Chief Technology Officer to Leave Company on Tuesday December 20, 2016 @07:50PM (#13225852)
You're actually right Benjamin Hindman now CEO of Mesosphere Inc. started what became the Apache Mesos project while a PHD student at Berkeley, He later left Berkeley, interned at Google, then took a full time role at Twitter where he built out Mesos at scale.

His linkedIn bio: Member of the Technical Staff Twitter March 2010 – May 2013 (3 years 3 months) Built out Apache Mesos (http://mesos.apache.org).

Re:SF blasts Uber, Lyft for downtown traffic congestion on Sunday December 11, 2016 @11:57PM (#13155645)
This makes no sense what do they think would happen if Uber and Lyft went away????
Re:RethinkDB is shutting down on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @10:30PM (#12649772)
Trying to sell opensource software with great documentation.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2016) on Friday September 02, 2016 @12:50AM (#12410902)
OrchardPlatform - http://orchardplatform.com | Backend Scala | Full-time | NYC | Onsite

The Orchard Platform team is growing! Join our talented team of engineers from Google, Admeld, Bloomberg, and Lab49. We're currently hiring senior-level polyglot Backend Engineers with experience in functional programming (Scala) and interest in learning Apache Spark.

Strong algorithms, data structures, and coding background in C++, Java, Scala; exposure to other functional languages like Haskell is a plus Knowledge of modern web frameworks, languages and protocols Experience with (Apache Spark, Flink, Scalding, Akka, Storm) is a plus! Prior experience with multiple relational and columnar data stores such as MySQL, Redis, Memcached, Cassandra, Vertica Familiar with software engineering best practices, e.g. unit testing, code reviews, design documentation.

We use Mesos, Kafka, Zookeeper, Spark, Vertica, Accumulo/Hadoop and tons of other modern tech.

See https://www.orchardplatform.com/company/careers/job-posting/... for more details.

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2016) on Wednesday June 01, 2016 @04:11PM (#11817742)
The Orchard Platform team is growing! | Full-time | Onsite | NYC

Join our talented team of engineers from Google, Admeld, Bloomberg, and Lab49. We're currently hiring senior-level polyglot Backend Engineers with experience in functional programming (Scala) and interest in learning Apache Spark.

http://www.orchardplatform.com

Who we're looking for:

Motivated engineers who love to design, code, and implement creative new features and enhancements to Orchard's marketplace lending services. Someone who wants to push limits of product innovation using the latest advancements in functional programming; working closely with product managers, designers and other cross-functional team members. Coders who take on the challenge of working with a sense of urgency and can rapidly iterate on product/platform features Engineers with a sense of humor and desire to continuously learn. BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or work equivalent Minimum of 5+ years of experience in distributed & infrastructure software development Strong algorithms, data structures, and coding background in C++, Java, Scala; exposure to other functional languages like Haskell is a plus Knowledge of modern web frameworks, languages and protocols Experience with (Apache Spark, Flink, Scalding, Akka, Storm) is a plus! Prior experience with multiple relational and columnar data stores such as MySQL, Redis, Memcached, Cassandra, Vertica Familiar with software engineering best practices, e.g. unit testing, code reviews, design documentation

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2016) on Tuesday March 01, 2016 @01:11PM (#11204687)
The Orchard Platform team is growing! Join our talented team of engineers from Google, Admeld, Bloomberg, and Lab49. We're currently hiring polyglot Backend Engineers with a passion for Scala and interest in learning Apache Spark. If you're a student of Martin Odersky and Bill Venners we want to talk! Our Stack Spark, Mesos, Accumulo, Vertica, and Kafka.

http://www.orchardplatform.com/company/careers/job-posting/?...

Send emails: [email protected]

Re:AWS mistakes to avoid on Saturday December 26, 2015 @04:33PM (#10795381)
Take a look at hashicorp vault - https://hashicorp.com/blog/vault.html
Markus "N0tch" Persson became a billionaire and the rest was history.
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Re:Ask HN: Who's looking for a cofounder? on Sunday June 28, 2015 @10:55PM (#9796186)
He means machine learning.