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Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA)

Stamford, CTDevOps / SREOnsite1+ YOE
Summary

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.

About the role

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.
Skills
LinuxUnixPythonShellsystem administrationFIXscriptingmonitoringtroubleshootingperformance optimization