Trading Systems Engineer

Trading Systems Engineer
Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Network Engineer to join our high profile client.
Our client is a well known global High Frequency Trading firm. They value technology especially the opensource variety as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record).
This is a bleeding edge role as close as it gets to the market. You will be offered an almost unlimited budget and the ability to make the right decisions in a non-bureaucratic environment.
This position requires close collaboration with their software engineers, Traders and Infrastructure teams in an effort to best align technical solutions with the schedules and analytic needs of various strategies.
As a Trading Systems Support Engineer you will:
• You will manage the widely-deployed OMS and market data delivery systems involving every major electronic exchange and asset class. Your responsibilities will include:
• Working closely with traders to understand their needs
• Solving problems by providing level one and level two support for our production systems
• Contributing to the design and implementation of the support system to enhance reliability and self-correction
• Devising ways to architect and develop solutions
• Monitoring and reporting on the status and health of our systems
• Serving as the primary technical contact for brokers and exchanges
• Providing periodic after-hours coverage

Requirments:
• Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in trading and finance
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, and Bash or shell
• Knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of SQL and use of databases
• Strong background in Java (a plus)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence to be challenged every day
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• The willingness to take on tasks both big and small
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
The environment is that of Facebook or Google, open with time to think and make the right decisions. This is a role for techies, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.
My client is based in London
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