Senior Trading Systems Engineer at DRW

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Trading, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

5-10+ years working in trade support, site reliability engineering or related fields
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field
Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and common network troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with trading platforms and financial markets
Experience working in a production Kubernetes environment
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Thrives in high-pressure situations while working alongside traders, developers and other engineering teams
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks
Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments

Responsibilities

Maintaining the health and availability of a world class trading eco-system
Responding to support requests from our traders and software engineers
Liaising with external trading partners, such as financial exchanges and clearing firms, to resolve technical problems
Onboarding new trading desks, trading systems and technologies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesTCP/IPDNSDHCPnetwork troubleshootingSREtrading platformsfinancial markets

Questions & Answers

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What salary can I expect for the Senior Trading Systems Engineer role?

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Is this Senior Trading Systems Engineer position remote or office-based?

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What key skills are required for the Senior Trading Systems Engineer position?

Required skills include 5-10+ years in trade support or SRE, experience with Kubernetes, scripting languages like Python or Bash, Linux/Unix knowledge, basic networking, and strong problem-solving under pressure.

What is the company culture like at DRW?

DRW values autonomy, quick pivoting to opportunities, respect, curiosity, open minds, high expectations, integrity, innovation, and challenging consensus, with a collaborative environment alongside traders and developers.

What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Trading Systems Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 5-10+ years in trade support or SRE, Kubernetes experience, scripting proficiency, familiarity with trading platforms and markets, and thrive in high-pressure collaborative settings with traders and developers.

DRW

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

About DRW

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2001Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees