Infrastructure Engineer (12-month FTC)

About the Role 

Man is undergoing a significant infrastructure project in 2025 and we are searching for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis to help us hit our goals. We have positions available in our Windows, Linux and Storage Engineering teams. You’ll tackle the day to day running of the infrastructure while helping deliver on critical project work.

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join the Infrastructure engineering team, which resides in Platform. With scope to work on all aspects of the infrastructure, you'll tackle impactful projects, receive formal training, gain mentorship from senior leaders and develop a thorough understanding of our business. Man runs a hybrid working model, we aim for this individual do 4 days a week in office.

What can you learn? 

• Managing large internal data centres with tens of thousands of cores and hundreds of terabytes of memory, running Python at scale.
• Building and managing Man Group’s infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, using technologies such as Python, .Net, Linux, Windows Server, Databases and Storage
• Writing software to automate infrastructure and creating flexible self-service technology for thousands of users across Man Group
• Maintaining reliable systems while administering petabyte-scale storage and large CPU and GPU deployments
• Operating and optimising global network interconnects within our data centres.
• Working closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Key Skills & Experience 

• Technical experience gained through open-source contributions, 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working with any of the following programming or scripting languages: Python / Java / C# / Powershell / C++ / Go
• Experience working with configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet or Salt.
• Experience working with Windows server, Linux distributions or Storage arrays at scale.Experience managing storage arrays from vendors such as Dell, VAST, Pure Storage or Netapp.

Desirable Key skills & experiences: 

• Understanding of how source control and continuous deployment workflows work with tools like git
• Experience administrating operating systems e.g. Linux, Windows or MacOS and understanding of cloud technologies
• Self-organised with the ability to prioritise and effectively manage time across multiple projects
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and understand more about the business environment in which you work

Working Here

Man Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community.

• We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups. Aeron meetups are also held at Riverbank House.
• We open-source some of our technology including parts of our Data Platform. See https://github.com/man-group
• We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @ManQuantTech

We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We offer flexible working, competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, health and other benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.

We are simultaneously committed to “levelling the playing field” and believe that agile working promotes inclusivity across teams, regions and business units. In general, Technology roles are expected to be in the office for at least 3 days a week. However, the specifics can vary based on the role, team, and individual circumstances, and are ultimately subject to the manager’s discretion.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Peopleoperations@man.com.

Man Group is a global, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $174.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.

We invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Group’s single operating platform, enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration, strength and resources of the entire firm. Our platform is underpinned by advanced technology, supporting our investment teams at every stage of their process, including alpha generation, portfolio management, trade execution and risk management.

Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and long-lasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, as well as giving back and contributing positively to our communities. For more information about Man Group’s global charitable efforts, and our diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit: https://www.man.com/corporate-responsibility

Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2024. All investment management and advisory services are offered through the investment engines of Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man Discretionary, Man FRM, Man Varagon, Man Global Private Markets and Man Solutions.