Trading Operations Engineer

Flow Traders is looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in technology and financial markets to join our APAC Trading Operations team. The applicant must have an enterprising mind-set with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demands. You will be working with highly skilled and motivated colleagues such as Traders, Developers, and System Engineers in order to achieve a common goal. 

As a member of our Trading Operations team, you will provide hands-on support to our traders in order to safeguard the performance and stability of our proprietary trading systems. Additionally, you will participate in projects, advise on structural improvements, and monitor trends within your area of expertise to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by new technologies.

What You Will Do

• Respond quickly to any technical issues affecting in-house trading applications
• Optimize our infrastructure for business needs
• Utilise project- and change-management tools to maintain and configure trading infrastructure
• Analyse and enhance exchange connectivity
• Monitor and document trading applications and IT infrastructure
• Collaborate with developers to design new and improved in-house applications

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Working knowledge and keen interest in Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
• Prior experience in the financial services industry
• Proficiency with scripting languages, such as bash and Python
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, multicast, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.