Trading Application support engineer

Selby Jennings Ltd

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    You'll work closely with traders and developers to ensure maximum system uptime, troubleshoot production issues, automate processes, and improve the reliability of low-latency trading infrastructure. Want to work at the heart of a fast-paced electronic trading environment where technology directly impacts trading performance?.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Description

    Trading Systems Engineer - Amsterdam

    Want to work at the heart of a fast-paced electronic trading environment where technology directly impacts trading performance?

    We're looking for a Trading Systems Engineer to support and optimize mission-critical trading platforms. You'll work closely with traders and developers to ensure maximum system uptime, troubleshoot production issues, automate processes, and improve the reliability of low-latency trading infrastructure.

    What You'll Do

    • Support and monitor proprietary trading systems in production.
    • Troubleshoot issues across applications, infrastructure, market data, and exchange connectivity.
    • Automate operational processes, deployments, and monitoring.
    • Collaborate with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams to maintain optimal trading performance.
    • Support software releases and drive operational excellence across the production environment.

    What We're Looking For

    • Experience supporting Linux-based production systems.
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    • Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, multicast, routing).
    • Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

    Nice to Have

    • Trading systems or financial markets experience.
    • FIX protocol knowledge.
    • Splunk, Grafana, or Kibana experience.
    • Docker, Ansible, or Chef exposure.
    • Experience in high-performance or low-latency environments.

    Why Join?

    • Direct impact on trading performance
    • Work alongside traders and engineers
    • Highly technical, fast-paced environment
    • Strong focus on automation and innovation
    • Excellent learning and career growth opportunities

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