eTrading Python Production Engineer

Talan

ScreenedHybridFull Time

London

Posted 8 months ago

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Job Description

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Type: Full-time

Are you ready to step into a high-performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast-paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting-edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore.

What You'll Do:

Oversee the day-to-day production support for critical FX applications

Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently

Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low-latency capabilities

Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency

Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas

Participate in an on-call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments

What We’re Looking For:

Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation

Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat), with a focus on performance tuning

Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment

Hands-on experience with:

Scripting: Python, Shell, SQL

DevOps tools: Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory

Monitoring: ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar

Networking: solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging

Very keen to understand your:

Familiarity with electronic trading systems (FX or other asset classes)

Exposure to low-latency, high-availability trading environments

Project delivery experience in a production or infrastructure setting

We need someone who is:

Strong communicator and natural collaborator

Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving

Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities

Self-starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly

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