Production Support Engineer - High Frequency Trading

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally.

Present on five continents, the group plans to achieve a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 for more than 6,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain or IoT.

By placing the “humanistic practice of technology” at the center of its strategy, the Talan Group is convinced that it is by being at the service of humans that technology multiplies its potential for society.

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a talented Trading Operations Engineer to work within our client's team, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm, to join their Production Engineering team.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Responsibilities:

The Production Engineering division is responsible for providing innovative processes and tools for the operation of our client’s high-frequency trading platforms.

The Trading Operations Engineer will be responsible for:

• Managing the widely-deployed OMS and market data delivery systems involving every major electronic exchange and asset class
• Contributing to the trading platform infrastructure code to address operational needs
• Developing tools to monitor & assess the quality of production environments as well as optimize & automate daily operations
• Solving problems by providing level 1 and level 2 support for our production systems
• Contributing to the design and implementation of the support system to enhance reliability and self-correction
• Working closely with traders to understand their needs
• Devising ways to architect and develop solutions

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Understanding of principles of automation, monitoring and reliability engineering.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Shell
• Knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of SQL and use of databases
• Experience with troubleshooting and strong problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in Computer science or a related field

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

The salary range for this role is US$85,000 - US$150,000

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

automation, monitoring, support, production support, high-frequency, engineer, trading