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Trading Systems Operations Engineer at Trexquant | Stamford, Connecticut

TrexquantStamford, Connecticut, United States
On-site Full-time

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Responsibilities:Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to guarantee peak performance and reliability. Identify and proactively resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and enhance system efficiency. React swiftly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence. Analyze system performance metrics to discover optimization opportunities. Implement performance tuning strategies to improve system responsiveness and throughput. Collaborate with software developers and system architects to resolve complex technical challenges. Provide technical and analytical support to teams including Research, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Compliance (e.g., troubleshooting, ad hoc production data analysis). Assist in the implementation of new trading functionalities, such as new asset classes or new prime brokers, including establishing FIX sessions, file encryption, and FTP setup. Be available for on-call support as needed. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field; a master's degree is preferred. At least 1 year of experience as a systems operations engineer. Strong quantitative analytical skills. Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell). Prior experience in a similar role within the financial services sector is advantageous.

About the job

Trexquant seeks a Trading Systems Operations Engineer based in Stamford, Connecticut. This position centers on maintaining and enhancing the production systems infrastructure that underpins the firm's trading operations. As Trexquant continues to grow, this role plays a key part in ensuring trading systems remain stable and efficient.

Main responsibilities

  • Monitor trading systems to confirm continuous and reliable operation
  • Respond promptly to incidents and troubleshoot production issues as they occur
  • Work on tuning and optimizing the performance of trading infrastructure
  • Collaborate with traders, developers, quantitative analysts, and business colleagues to support projects and operational initiatives

Collaboration and team environment

This role works closely with a team of experienced technologists and maintains regular interaction with trading, development, quantitative research, and business operations teams.

About Trexquant

Trexquant is a leading systematic fund manager that leverages advanced technology and analytics to drive investment performance. Our team of expert technologists and analysts work collaboratively to innovate and optimize our trading systems, ensuring a robust and efficient operational framework.

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