Job Description
Trading Systems Engineer – $175,000 - $225,000 ($300,000 TC) – Chicago / New York City – Hybrid – Proprietary Trading Firm
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Overview:
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We are currently partnered with a leading proprietary trading firm whose Global Options team is looking for a Trading Systems Engineer. The role will support business-critical trading applications, helping to maintain system availability, resolve production issues and ensure reliable trading operations.
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Working closely with traders, developers and infrastructure teams, this person will provide hands-on application support in a fast-paced environment. The team has coverage across the US, London and Singapore, with very limited on-call requirements expected.
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Responsibilities:
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- Support and troubleshoot production trading applications and related systems used by the Global Options desk.
- Monitor system health, investigate incidents and restore services quickly to minimise trading disruption.
- Manage application deployment, configuration and change processes across primarily Linux-based environments.
- Develop and improve Bash scripts, automation and monitoring tools to streamline support processes.
- Investigate networking, connectivity and data-related issues, collaborating with traders, developers and infrastructure teams.
- Document recurring issues, troubleshooting procedures and system configurations; coordinate with global support colleagues.
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Required Experience:
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- Experience in application or production support, ideally for business-critical systems in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong Linux troubleshooting and administration skills.
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals and connectivity troubleshooting.
- SQL experience, including writing queries and investigating data issues.
- Bash scripting and an ability to automate routine operational tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills, ownership and clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Desirable:
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- Experience within financial services, ideally supporting electronic trading systems.
- Knowledge of options or equities trading and the trading lifecycle.
- Exposure to FIX protocol, exchange connectivity or market data feeds.
- Experience with monitoring, deployment automation and Windows-based systems.
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Package:
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- $175,000 - $225,000 Basic Salary
- $300,000 Total Compensation
- Chicago preferred; New York City considered for the right candidate.
- Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office.
- Very limited on-call expected, supported by global team coverage.
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Trading Systems Engineer – $175,000 - $225,000 ($300,000 TC) – Chicago / New York City – Hybrid – Proprietary Trading Firm