Senior Storage Engineer

Storage Architect - Low Latency Trading SystemsGlobal Investment Bank | London | Hybrid (2 days/week on-site)Role OverviewUp to £1,300/day | Inside IR35 | 6-month initial contractOur global investment banking client is seeking an exceptional Storage Architect to lead the design and implementation of ultra-low latency storage solutions for their electronic trading infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of financial technology, where microseconds matter and technical excellence drives millions in trading revenue.What You'll DoDesign enterprise storage solutions for high-frequency trading environments and traditional workloadsLead technology feasibility assessments and POCs for emerging storage technologies (NVMe-oF, PMEM, CXL)Develop standardised design patterns and create HLD/LLD documentation for architecture review boardsOptimise fabric configurations (Fibre Channel) and replication strategies for ultra-low latency requirementsEnsure regulatory compliance across SEC, MiFID II, GDPR, and SOX requirementsAct as governance liaison with BISO, audit, and risk teamsEssential ExperienceTechnical Expertise10-15+ years in storage engineering with 5+ years in architecture rolesHands-on experience with Dell EMC (PowerMax/Symmetrix), Pure Storage, NetApp AFFExpert-level knowledge of SAN (Fibre Channel), NAS, and backup/DR systemsDeep understanding of NVMe-over-Fabrics, storage-class memory, and low-latency networkingStrong Linux systems administration backgroundCapital Markets Background10+ years working in electronic trading or capital markets environmentsUnderstanding of trade lifecycle and algorithmic trading systemsExperience supporting front-office trading applications and market data systemsKnowledge of high-frequency trading infrastructure requirementsGovernance & ComplianceProven experience interfacing with regulatory bodies (FCA, SEC, FINRA)Strong background in financial services audit processesExperience with storage security controls, encryption, and RBAC implementationDesirable SkillsSoftware-defined storage experience (Lustre, WekaFS, VAST Data)Object storage and distributed file system expertiseInfrastructure-as-code (IaC) for storage automationVendor certifications (Pure Storage, Dell, NetApp, Cisco)TOGAF Enterprise Architecture certificationWhat Makes This Role SpecialWork with cutting-edge storage technologiesDirect impact on trading performance and revenue generationHybrid working - 2 days per week in prestigious London officesCompetitive day rate up to £1,300 inside IR356-month initial contract with strong potential for extensionImmediate start available for the right candidateIdeal Candidate ProfileYou're likely a Storage Architect or Principal Storage Engineer who has evolved from hands-on vendor experience (Pure Storage, NetApp, Dell EMC) into financial services. You understand both the technical complexities of enterprise storage and the unique demands of electronic trading where latency is measured in microseconds, not milliseconds.

Created: 2025-07-24