Trading Technology Engineer

About the Role 

We are seeking a driven technology professional to join our Technology team. This role is responsible for delivering business-critical initiatives through hands-on execution, vendor engagement, and stakeholder management. You will gain broad exposure to High-Frequency Trading (HFT) systems, technology operations, project delivery, information security and compliance in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Execute client technology onboarding and integration programs for institutional clients and partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery excellence. 

• Own the stability, resilience, and governance of external connectivity infrastructure supporting electronic trading and high-frequency trading (HFT) operations. 

• Drive enterprise data analytics and reporting initiatives, enabling data-driven decision-making, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance. 

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to strategic clients, providing expert guidance on onboarding, integration, operational performance, and service optimization. 

• Manage strategic technology vendor and partner relationships, ensuring service quality, contractual compliance, risk management, and continuous service improvement. 

• Champion operational excellence initiatives to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and overall service delivery effectiveness. 

• Govern enterprise identity and access management processes, ensuring adherence to security standards, regulatory requirements, and audit controls. 

• Produce and maintain high-quality technical, operational, and management documentation to support governance, decision-making, and stakeholder communication. 

Requirements 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in application support, technology operations, or software development within financial services or capital markets. 

• Prior experience within the futures trading industry, including Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), brokerages, exchanges, clearing firms, or related capital markets organizations, is considered a strong advantage. 

• Experience supporting electronic trading, order management, market connectivity, or post-trade systems is highly desirable. 

• Strong understanding of the FIX Protocol, exchange connectivity, order routing workflows, and clearing processes. 

• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Shell Script, or similar technologies to streamline operational processes and testing activities. 

• Working knowledge of ITIL-based service management practices and operational controls. 

• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and collaboration tools, including Agile, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and related platforms. 

• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement capabilities, with proven experience supporting institutional clients, technology partners, and vendors. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a proactive, service-oriented mindset and a strong commitment to operational excellence.