Technical Operations Engineer – HFT

Overview

In this role you will support and evolve our real-time trading infrastructure, focusing on Linux and Python-driven automation to maximize uptime and performance. You will partner with traders, developers, and technologists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to improve system reliability and efficiency. The role combines hands-on operational work with thoughtful automation and on-call responsiveness to production issues. This position offers exposure to high-frequency trading tech and a culture of engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor electronic trading systems with emphasis on performance and availability
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance trading system functionality and reliability
• Design and implement automation tools to reduce manual effort across infrastructure processes
• Troubleshoot complex issues spanning networking, custom apps, and hardware
• Execute infrastructure changes within a global change-management framework
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 production coverage
• Coordinate with multiple teams to align operations with business needs

Key requirements

• Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
• Python scripting for automation and tooling
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, UDP, multicast)
• Experience supporting mission-critical, low-latency production systems
• Clear communication with technical and trading teams
• Strong initiative, ownership, and attention to operational detail
• ability to multitask under pressure and prioritize in real time

• strong communication
• ownership mindset
• collaboration
• Linux administration
• Python automation
• Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, UDP, multicast)

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