Electronic Market Systems application support for High Frequency desk: Looking for a Talented IT engineer to support the electronic market access for our High Frequency proprietary trading team. We are looking for a candidate who has a strong knowledge of Operating Systems (Linux), Network and scripting languages such as python, Perl or shell scripts. Ideally, the candidate will have a recent experience as System Administrator or Network engineer and is motivated to move closer to the end user. The candidate will provide 1st level support on the back-end application, so troubleshooting skills, reactivity and efficiency under pressure are key for this role. Position Objectives: Realize daily production support of Execution Platform back-end system (FO, MO, Clearing, Compliance…) for the Equity High Frequency desk. Position Objectives: Realize daily production support of Execution Platform back-end system (FO, MO, Clearing, Compliance…) for the Equity High Frequency desk. Position Responsibilities: First level support on Order Routing system (back-end) for Equity High Frequency desks. Understand the whole production setup from start of day to end of the day processes. Has the ability to identify issues quickly, knowing their potential consequences on the trading. Must be able to fix quickly, find alternate solutions/workaround or identify the right person that might help o Communicate with Exchanges Communicate with Development and Front-ends teams Has excellent communication skills and know how to handle pressure Participate in UAT, deployment of application server components Is able to write/maintain production scripts Communicate progress and problems to management, estimating work schedules and anticipating and avoiding problems. Participate in production support improvement Self-motivated, independent and ability to operate in a highly demanding and challenging environment System tuning / performances monitoring and analysis Key Qualifications " At least 2 years of experience in finance industry (in Order routing systems/ electronic market support would be a plus) " At least 1 year of recent experience in either Unix System administration or Network engineering " At least a B.S in computer science " Strong knowledge of scripts programming

Design Strategy Corporation Exceptional People, Innovative Solutions

• SEARCH:

Order# 13024

Req. #:	13024	Position:	Electronic Market Systems Support
Business:	Banking	Contact:	David Hersch   908-709-9800 x301
Location:	New York, NY	Duration:	9 months+
Project Description:
Electronic Market Systems application support for High Frequency desk: Looking for a Talented IT engineer to support the electronic market access for our High Frequency proprietary trading team. We are looking for a candidate who has a strong knowledge of Operating Systems (Linux), Network and scripting languages such as python, Perl or shell scripts. Ideally, the candidate will have a recent experience as System Administrator or Network engineer and is motivated to move closer to the end user. The candidate will provide 1st level support on the back-end application, so troubleshooting skills, reactivity and efficiency under pressure are key for this role. Position Objectives: Realize daily production support of Execution Platform back-end system (FO, MO, Clearing, Compliance…) for the Equity High Frequency desk. Position Objectives: Realize daily production support of Execution Platform back-end system (FO, MO, Clearing, Compliance…) for the Equity High Frequency desk. Position Responsibilities: First level support on Order Routing system (back-end) for Equity High Frequency desks. Understand the whole production setup from start of day to end of the day processes. Has the ability to identify issues quickly, knowing their potential consequences on the trading. Must be able to fix quickly, find alternate solutions/workaround or identify the right person that might help o Communicate with Exchanges Communicate with Development and Front-ends teams Has excellent communication skills and know how to handle pressure Participate in UAT, deployment of application server components Is able to write/maintain production scripts Communicate progress and problems to management, estimating work schedules and anticipating and avoiding problems. Participate in production support improvement Self-motivated, independent and ability to operate in a highly demanding and challenging environment System tuning / performances monitoring and analysis Key Qualifications " At least 2 years of experience in finance industry (in Order routing systems/ electronic market support would be a plus) " At least 1 year of recent experience in either Unix System administration or Network engineering " At least a B.S in computer science " Strong knowledge of scripts programming
Required Skills:
Must have Skills: Troubleshooting / problems solving Autonomy Good Communication skills Strong UNIX OS knowledge Good Network architecture knowledge Scripting languages (shell scripts, python or perl) Important skills: FIX protocol Basic DB (SQL), client/server knowledge Skills: Client/Server Concepts, IP Routing &Switching, LAN/WAN Communications, SQL (ANSI), System Design, TCP/IP Programming, UNIX, UNIX Programming Additional Skills: System tuning / performances monitoring and analysis
Other Information:
Good to have: Financial knowledge (EQD products), US exchanges rules Knowledge of Front to Back trading cycle Small projects management.. Experience with Linux performance tuning (application/OS/network) Experience troubleshooting telecommunication issues