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Infrastructure Lead


Company : Optiver


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Spot a fraudulent website or app impersonating Optiver? Report it here. This message will disappear as you scroll or click the close icon to hide it permanently.WHO WE AREOptiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.Optivers Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we''re an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optivers APAC head office.WHAT YOU''LL DOWe''re looking for an experienced and hands-onInfrastructure Leadto join our APAC Infrastructure team in Sydney. In this role, youll lead a small team of high-performing engineers, drive technical initiatives across our hybrid infrastructure, and collaborate closely with global stakeholders. Youll be responsible for both technical delivery and team development striking the balance between strategic leadership and deep technical expertise. Were looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions. Your key responsibilities would include:Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in the APAC regionDevelop and manage the global Optiver Trading Workstation infrastructure. Youll directly influence the front-end systems used by all traders in OptiverDrive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices using tools like Python, PowerShell, and TerraformOwn critical systems across VMware, Windows Server, NetApp, and related enterprise infrastructureCollaborate with cross-functional teams globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellenceBe a culture carrier shaping team values, communication practices, and ways of workingInfluence long-term technical direction and provide strategic input on how infrastructure evolves to meet business needsEnsure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platformsWHO YOU AREProven leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams (minimum 3+ years in a lead capacity)Strong technical background in infrastructure engineeringDeep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into:Python, PowerShell, or Terraform (HCL)Virtualization infrastructureWindows Server management & debuggingNetApp or similar enterprise storage systemsSolid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and core networking conceptsExperience with observability stacks (e.g., SCOM, Telegraf/Influx/Grafana, Prometheus)Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive decisions, with a high degree of ownershipStrong listener who creates space for diverse views while providing technical directionWHAT YOU''LL GETYoull join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where youll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, youll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.In return for your expertise, you will be offered a competitive salary package as well as access to a range of Optiver perks, including:The chance to work alongside best-in-class professionalsCompetitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlementsTraining, mentorship and personal development opportunitiesGym membership plus weekly in-house chair massagesDaily breakfast, lunch and an in-house baristaRegular social events including an annual company tripGuided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion , and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. 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