Senior Network Engineer

Who are we looking for?

BlockTech is a high-paced algorithmic trading firm that facilitates global decentralized trading in cryptocurrency derivatives while expanding to new markets.

We are growing like never before and we are looking for a Network Engineer who wants to join us in this exciting scale-up phase!

What will you do?

At BlockTech we build the development and production environment ourselves using mainly Free and Open Source software. This way, we are in control and able to switch tactics fast. At the same time, we have quite some systems to set up and maintain.

As a Network Engineer, you are responsible for all networks. Everything is built on top of Linux, from the workstations to the production systems using a mix of container and virtualization technologies. Because the company is growing, there is room for improvement which means that you can make a great impact by improving the current infrastructure and building new solutions.

In a nutshell, you will:

• Build a fast and highly available production setup with low latencies to the exchange
• Work closely with our traders, engineers and quantitative developers to identify and solve issues that arise
• Design and create new technical solutions
• Improve, maintain and monitor the network

What is in it for you?

• Full-time position in a relaxed and trendy office located in Amsterdam.

• Competitive base salary, a pension plan, and a very attractive bonus plan based on your performance and the company’s results.

• Additionally, outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund.

• Laptop, home office budget, reimbursement of your internet costs at home, and transportation allowance, including a company bike plan.

• Breakfast and warm lunch. Additionally, snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.

• Extensive in-house training program in combination with an annual learning & development budget.

• Physical and mental wellness program: Reimbursement of gym membership; frequent sports events; the opportunity to do all kinds of sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, padel, and soccer; in-house gym; in-house physiotherapist, barber, and masseur; unlimited access to a psychologist.

• Regular social events, including bi-annual trips abroad, monthly outings, and weekly Friday drinks.

• For internationals: All-in relocation package and Dutch classes.

Our culture

At our core, we are a dynamic team of trading and tech enthusiasts dedicated to automating the manual trading process. Our collaborative, boundary-free approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

We invest in our people by offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to diversity transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.

• Above all, you should have a passion for open-source and GNU/Linux-based software solutions
• High professional education thinking level
• At least 5 years experience as a System/Network Engineer
• At least 3 year of experience with Linux
• Experience with Cisco (ideally CCNP) and/or Arista
• An interest in Cybersecurity. This includes system and network security but also data privacy and identity anonymity.
• A creative and critical mind who follows things until completion and comes up with new ideas
• The ability to work independently and within a team of engineers
• Eagerness to learn new things
• A positive can-do attitude
• Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• AWS experience is a plus