# Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA)

**Company:** [Trexquant](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/trexquant)
**Location:** Stamford, CT
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** Linux, Unix, Python, Shell, System Administration, Fix, Scripting, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Performance Optimization
**Posted:** 2026-04-28

> Monitors and optimizes trading systems infrastructure, handles incident response, and troubleshoots issues in collaboration with traders and developers. Requires 1+ years experience, Linux/Unix proficiency, Python/Shell scripting, and strong quantitative skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency.
- Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Analyze system performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Implement performance tuning strategies to enhance system responsiveness and throughput.
- Collaborate with software developers and system architects to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Provide tech and analytical support to Research, Accounting, Investor Relations and Compliance teams e.g. troubleshooting, ad hoc analysis of production data.
- Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup.
- On-call support.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field, Masters level or higher preferred.
- 1+ years of experience as systems operations engineer.
- Strong quantitative analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
- Prior experience in a similar role within the financial services industry is preferred.

## Benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment.
- PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Weekly company meals.

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