Trading Systems Engineer

DRW is a diversified trading firm seeking a Trading Systems Engineer to join their Application Support team. The successful candidate will work on establishing best-in-class production support, efficient software deployment, and proactive monitoring. They will also develop proprietary process automation and monitoring tools, troubleshoot trading system production incidents, and automate software configuration and rollout procedures.

Requirements

• Superior troubleshooting skills and the ability to navigate issues efficiently
• Prior experience supporting high performance applications, process monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Prior experience working with FIX protocol and alternative exchange protocols
• Script development experience a plus
• SQL experience including queries/updates/table creation/basic database maintenance
• Linux & Windows platform support experience in a large-scale production environment
• Experience supporting electronic trading systems; prior experience at proprietary trading firm preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of network communications, including use of multicast networking
• Minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree
• Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity; desire to continually grow and always seek improvements in production support function
• High level of ownership and accountability, reliability, and strong follow through
• Ability to handle pressure and time constraints with composure; ability to multitask and context switch efficiently
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Must have strong communication skills and demonstrate the ability to have clear and concise conversations, both written and verbal, with a variety of personalities
• Must be able to quickly apply prior context to troubleshooting and communication efforts

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance