Trading Application Support – (SQL, FIX Protocol, UNIX / LINUX, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology)
- This is a hybrid role, 2 days remote and 3 days in the office
Our client actively encourages diversity, equality and inclusion within it’s workforce and welcomes applications from a diverse background, REC Solutions Limited does not discriminate in regards to age, gender, national origin, religion or any other basis.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trading Application Support to join a friendly team, ideally we seek a candidates who have 2-5 years experience within the FinTech trading support domain. My client are a well-established exchange (FinTech, Financial Technology) based in the City, London. They are working with some cutting edge technologies, this is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative, forward thinking company within the FinTech / Financial services space. This role offers excellent career progression potential.
The successful candidate will join a a supportive team, my client aim to recruit the best people from all walks of life and diverse business backgrounds. If these sentiments align with your thinking, then my client could be the ideal place for you to develop your career.
Benefits (not exhaustive list) : Trading Application Support – (SQL, FIX Protocol, UNIX / LINUX, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology)
Competitive salary25 days annual leave – not including bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceFlexible working hoursCompany pensionGroup Policies – Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical IllnessDiscretionary bonusShare Incentive PlanElectric Car SchemeEnhanced Maternity and Paternity PolicyWorkplace Nursery SchemeLength of service holiday entitlementMy client is an equal-opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Job Overview : Trading Application Support – (SQL, FIX Protocol, UNIX / LINUX, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology)
The primary responsibilities of the Operations Analyst will be maintaining and running the client exchange platforms. My client is a growing business and this list of exchanges which the Exchange Operations Team supports may grow in the future. The operations team currently work a weekly shift rota covering the hours 07 : 00-18 : 00.There may also be some evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities and Duties : Trading Application Support – (SQL, FIX Protocol, UNIX / LINUX, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology)
Responsible, along with other operations analysts, for the day-to-day management of the exchange platforms.Provide 1st line support to connected clientsWork with other departments (Compliance, Surveillance, Infrastructure and Sales) to ensure appropriately monitored live operations of all platformsSupport the build out and configuring of new exchange platformsTake a lead role in technology client support, including platform delivery management, support and knowledge transferRaise and deploy changes to support the day to day running of multiple exchange platformsCompile outage reports for any production outages which occur on the operated platforms once the outage has been rectifiedBe a subject matter expert of the exchange platforms offered from a technological perspectiveTake part in release review meetings prior to upgrades Actively raise and pursue improvements and changes that will benefit the team and the wider ecosystemExperience Essential : Trading Application Support – (SQL, FIX Protocol, UNIX / LINUX, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology)
Degree level qualification and / or 2-5 years of experienceExtensive experience using Unix / Linux serversAbility to write advanced SQL queries and a strong understanding of relational databasesScripting experience e.g. bash / shell, python or similarProficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office productsExperience with FIX ProtocolProven use of GIT or similarExcellent communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audienceExperience supporting production applications and demonstrated the ability to understand end-to-end systems and processesExperience of network support and troubleshootingExposure to UK and EU equity markets DesiredPrior experience in a similar roleKnowledge or experience of GrafanaPrevious experience of Binary ProtocolsPrevious experience of the Atlassian suite of productsTCP / UDP knowledgeSkills : Trading Application Support – (SQL, FIX Protocol, UNIX / LINUX, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology)
Effective communicatorAttention to detail, numerate, self-motivatedExcellent team player and self-starterInterest in financial markets and the requirements to operate effectively in a highly regulated environmentJ-18808-Ljbffr