Head of Infrastructure

Head of Infrastructure – High Frequency Trading – Remote A leading High Frequency Trading (HFT) firm is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to oversee and scale their global infrastructure. You’ll drive performance, reliability, and scalability to support their cutting-edge trading systems. What you’ll do As Head of Infrastructure, you’ll manage global operations, including low latency systems, colocation, and networks. You’ll balance technical expertise with a love for knowing what makes the business tick, making key decisions on servers, networks, and resources. You’ll lead a team, manage vendors, and ensure their infrastructure supports rapid growth in HFT. What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing global infrastructure in financial or HFT sectors.
• Strong technical skills in low-latency systems and network optimisation.
• Python or C++
• Experience in vendor management
• Ability to scale infrastructure and lead international, remote teams

At this company, you'll have the necessary resources for success. Whether it's an extra monitor or any other requirement, simply ask and your request will be accommodated. The culture is built on trust and individual maturity, devoid of micromanagement. While they operate on a remote-first basis, they maintain a few offices for optional visits, and regularly organise company-wide trips to meet the team and celebrate. Flexible hours truly mean flexibility; arriving at the office at 10 am won't be met with sarcasm, as long as the work is completed effectively. We understand that people are not checkboxes. If you're intrigued by this opportunity but uncertain if it's the right fit, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn or via email (josh@durlstonpartners.com).