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Trading Systems Engineer | LDN

Selby Jennings

London

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GBP 30,000 - 60,000

5 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a systems engineer to enhance their London team. This entry-level position offers a unique chance to support cutting-edge proprietary and third-party trading systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability. You will collaborate with global teams, develop automation tools, and maintain market connectivity. The firm values employee growth and development, making this an exciting opportunity for those eager to dive into the dynamic world of trading technology. If you are passionate about technology and eager to learn, this role could be your perfect fit.

Strong troubleshooting skills with high-performance applications.
Knowledge of FIX protocol, scripting, SQL, and OS support.

Provide support for proprietary and third-party trading systems.
Ensure trading system availability and quick recovery from incidents.
Develop automation tools and troubleshoot incidents.

Troubleshooting Skills

High-Performance Applications

FIX Protocol

Scripting

SQL

Linux Support

Windows Support

Automation Tools

Monitoring Tools

Trading Systems

I'm currently partnered with a global trading firm who are looking for a systems engineer to join their London team. With over 30 years of experience in the space, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established team who are leaders in the trading space and pride themselves on the growth and development of their employees.

Role Overview:

Provide critical support for proprietary and third-party trading systems.
Ensure maximum trading system availability and quick recovery from incidents.
Support production systems across multiple asset classes and locations (primarily Linux, some Windows).
Develop automation and monitoring tools, troubleshoot incidents, and automate software configuration.
Maintain market connectivity and communicate with exchanges.
Collaborate with global teams and document procedures.

Requirements:

Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with high-performance applications.
Knowledge of FIX protocol, scripting, SQL, and Linux & Windows support.
Experience with electronic trading systems and network communications.
Flexible work schedule with rotating on-call coverage.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

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