Cash Equities Support Lead - OMS/FIX Python/Unix

Nicoll Curtin Technology Limited ,
London, Greater London
Salary: Up to £160,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Overview

A premier Investment firm is looking to hire a Lead Support Engineer for their OMS and FIX engines. The team works in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with turnaround times measured in hours. You will see the immediate results of your work. As well as the responsibilities below, you will lead the London team. Responsibilities · Manage the configuration of multiple production silos, covering multiple asset classes · Improve uptime, capacity, and performance of trading systems · Diagnose and resolve critical production issues, managing incident tracking, analysis and reporting · Work with development and QA teams in regression testing functionality and stress testing application servers · Build automation and processes that reduce the impact of mistakes and eliminate recurring incidents · Revise software designs to mitigate failures in other parts of the stack · Contribute to service quality by participating in product development from idea and inception · Manage critical and direct communication lines with traders, business managers, and development leads on all aspects of projects Qualifications · Significant experience in UNIX/Linux, Networking, a high-level scripting or programming language such as Perl, Python or Ruby, Sybase, utilizing databases and SQL manipulation · An understanding of building and managing large-scale systems and application architectures · Proven experience in application support and administration · Exposure to CI/CD and SDLC · Solid communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications · Knowledge of trading systems and applications, including OMS and FIX engines · Experience with software analysis, leading to bug fixing, development, code enhancement · Experience with testing methodologies and test tools · Prior trade desk experience For more information please forward a CV in confidence. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89936509