Options Technology Logo

Options Technology

Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 24 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mid level
In-Office
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mid level
The Infrastructure Engineer will manage integration, deployment, and support of private cloud infrastructures, utilizing virtualization and containerization technologies.
The summary above was generated by AI

Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Belfast
Salary: Competitive

Join our team of expert engineers in the Options Cloud Team!

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.
We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

Who are we?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Why Options?

  • Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.
  • Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.
  • The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.
  • Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.

The Role

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to manage the integration, deployment, and support of large-scale private cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both Enterprise and open-source virtualization technologies, containerization, and storage solutions. Experience with RedHat OpenShift, and familiarity with variations of OpenStack or similar technologies, will be key.

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • 3-5 years of experience with open-source virtualization technologies, including OpenStack or similar platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, with specific knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift.
  • Strong understanding of storage solutions (block, file, and object storage) and how they are integrated into virtualized and containerized environments.
  • Familiarity with private cloud infrastructures and how to design, deploy, and manage them at scale.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience in diagnosing and resolving infrastructure issues across compute, networking, and storage layers.
  • Strong experience in automation and orchestration using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
  • Experience with creating and maintaining documentation for deployed solutions, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively across teams, including development, networking, and security teams.
  • The ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment while adhering to best practices for infrastructure deployment and management.

Typical Job duties would include:

  • Design, deploy, and support large-scale private cloud infrastructures using open-source and enterprise-grade solutions, including OpenShift, OpenStack, and other virtualization technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate private cloud infrastructure with existing environments, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
  • Manage and maintain containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), ensuring smooth deployment and operation of containerized applications.
  • Work on storage integration across various environments, ensuring availability, resilience, and performance.
  • Automate deployment and management of infrastructure, with a strong focus on using Puppet alongside other tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues related to compute, storage, and networking in both virtualized and containerized environments.
  • Provide technical documentation for solutions, including design documents, user guides, and operational runbooks.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects and maintain a high level of operational efficiency.
  • Participate in continuous improvement processes, recommending optimizations for infrastructure performance, cost, and security.

We’re also looking for candidates with:

  • Strong research, writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Desire to travel and see the world.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
  • A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Infrastructure Engineer position on the Options Careers Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. On your CV, please include a section on your Hobbies and Interests. On the covering letter please detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.

Top Skills

Ansible
Docker
Kubernetes
Openstack
Puppet
Red Hat Openshift
Terraform

Options Technology Belfast, Northern Ireland Office

27-37 Adelaide Street, Linen Loft, Belfast, United Kingdom, bt2 8fe

Similar Jobs

9 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Manage teams of software engineers for the InsightIDR product, coach team members, oversee project management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
Top Skills: GitJenkinsMaterialuiReactTypescript
9 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
Mid level
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
As a People Strategist, you will partner with business leaders to enhance employee experiences, drive people initiatives, and support high-performing team development.
9 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
Mid level
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Senior Product Manager will lead product planning and development for Exposure Command, focusing on cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with teams, and engaging with customers to enhance user experiences.
Top Skills: Cybersecurity

What you need to know about the Belfast Tech Scene

If asked to name the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, you might not say Belfast. Similarly, if asked to name Europe's leading destination for foreign direct investment in new software development, Belfast might not come to mind. Yet, both are true. The city has emerged as a tech powerhouse, recently ranked among the best in the U.K. for tech careers — especially for software developers. It also leads the U.K. with the highest percentage of software development jobs advertised.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account