# Python Engineer - Trade Operations

**Company:** [Trexquant](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/trexquant)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $150k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, Linux, Fix, Ftp, File Encryption, Systems Monitoring, Incident Response, Troubleshooting, Systems Performance Optimization, Market Data, Order Entry Systems, Electronic Trading
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> The Python Engineer will improve and operate trading systems, support integrations with asset classes and prime brokers, and handle monitoring, incidents, and performance optimization. The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong Python and Linux skills, and familiarity with market data and order-entry systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and drive continual improvements to the trading platform using Python.
- Support new trade functionality, including new asset classes and prime brokers.
- Establish FIX sessions, file encryption, and FTP setups.
- Monitor trading systems and infrastructure for performance and reliability.
- Identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Respond to alerts and incidents, investigate root causes, and implement preventive solutions.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, quantitative researchers, engineers, and business teams.
- Use automation tools, including AI-based solutions, to improve accounting and operational workflows.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a STEM-related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in financial services.
- Strong proficiency with Linux systems and Python.
- Understanding of market data and order-entry systems.
- Interest in modern electronic markets.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external clients.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $150,000–$200,000, depending on educational and professional background.
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.
- PPO health, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully covered for the employee and dependents.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Weekly company meals.
- Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.

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