Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA)

Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We are currently seeking a Trading Systems Operations Engineer to join our team. The Trading Systems Operations Engineer is a vital role in supporting the operation and growth of our trading systems infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and performance of our trading systems infrastructure as we scale. This includes systems monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting and systems performance optimization. You will collaborate with traders, developers, and quantitative analysts to support daily trading operations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency.
• Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with software developers and system architects to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Analyze system performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Implement performance tuning strategies to enhance system responsiveness and throughput.
• On-call support

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 1+ years of experience as systems operations engineer
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Prior experience in a similar role within the financial services industry is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus bonus based on individual and company performance
• Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
• PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Weekly company meals