Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA)

Trexquant Investment

Stamford, CTJobPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location

Stamford, CT

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Trexquant Investment is hiring a Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA). Trexquant Investment is seeking a Trading Systems Operations Engineer to join their team. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation and performance of trading systems and infrastructure, including monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. The engineer will also collaborate with senior leadership, quantitative researchers, engineers, and the business team to support various initiatives.

Key focus areas include Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability, Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers, and Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Computer Science and 3+ Years Experience. Important skills include Systems Monitoring, Incident Management, Troubleshooting, Systems Performance Optimization, FIX Sessions, and File Encryption. Preferred (not required): Automation Tools and AI-Based Solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems MonitoringIncident ManagementTroubleshootingSystems Performance OptimizationFIX SessionsFile EncryptionFTP SetupQuantitative Analytical SkillsLinux SystemsPythonPerlBashCommunicationMarket Data SystemsOrder Entry SystemsElectronic MarketsAutomation ToolsAI-Based Solutions

Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-Related Field3+ Years Systems Operations Engineer ExperienceFinancial Services Industry Experience

Benefits

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Full job description

Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We seek a Trading Systems Operations Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and performance of our trading systems and infrastructure as we scale. This includes systems monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting and systems performance optimization. The successful candidate will also collaborate with senior leadership, quantitative researchers, engineers, and the business team to support their initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup.
Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency.
Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus.
Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
Provide tech and analytical support to Research, Accounting, and Compliance teams eg. troubleshooting, ad hoc analysis of production data.

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field.
3+ years of experience as systems operations engineer, preferably within the financial services industry.
Strong quantitative analytical skills.
Proficiency in Linux systems.
Experience with a scripting language (Python, Perl, Bash).
Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external.
Excited to work independently in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment.
Understand Market Data/Order Entry systems and an interest in how modern electronic markets work.

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

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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