Trading Systems Engineer at DRW

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Trading, Finance, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

Experience in application support and/or engineering
Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments
Ability to troubleshoot trading system production incidents
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with traders, DBAs, development, back office, QA, infrastructure, technical support, business development and various management teams around the globe

Responsibilities

Establish best-in-class production support, efficient software deployment, configuration processes, and proactive monitoring
Ensure maximum trading system availability to avoid missing any key trading opportunities
Provide support for various trading groups’ production systems across a variety of asset classes and geographic locations deployed across a multi-platform production environment (primarily Linux with a little Windows)
Develop proprietary process automation and monitoring tools and leverage third-party technologies as appropriate
Troubleshoot trading system production incidents resulting from internal (proprietary software / systems) or external factors (markets, data feeds, telecommunication lines)
Automate software configuration and rollout procedures to reduce manual configuration errors and strive for flawless change management
Support core market connectivity and correspond with exchanges regarding trade order activity, connectivity, and other related technical support issues
Collaborate with traders, DBAs, development, back office, QA, infrastructure, technical support, business development and various management teams around the globe
Help end users and developers understand core trading and back-office systems to ensure

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinuxWindowsApplication SupportTroubleshootingSoftware DeploymentSystem MonitoringProcess AutomationIncident ResponseConfiguration ManagementChange ManagementMarket Connectivity

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Trading Systems Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include experience in application support and/or engineering, familiarity with Linux and Windows environments, ability to troubleshoot trading system production incidents, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

What is the company culture like at DRW?

DRW values autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, operating with their own capital and trading at their own risk, while bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has experience in application support or engineering, familiarity with Linux and Windows, proven ability to troubleshoot trading system incidents, and strong skills in communication and global collaboration with diverse teams.

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