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eTrading Python Developer

@ Talan
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London, England, United Kingdom
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:supporting production, monitoring systems, developing automation
Requirements Summary:Strong Python scripting, Linux (Red Hat) experience, scripting (Shell, SQL), DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory), monitoring (ITRS Geneos, Zabbix), networking knowledge, trading environment experience, on-call participation.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, Linux (Red Hat), Shell, SQL, Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory, ITRS Geneos, Zabbix
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Job Description:

Job Description

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Type: Full-time 

Are you ready to step into a high-performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast-paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting-edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee the day-to-day production support for critical FX applications

  • Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently

  • Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades

  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low-latency capabilities

  • Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency

  • Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas

  • Participate in an on-call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation

  • Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat), with a focus on performance tuning

  • Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • Scripting: Python, Shell, SQL

    • DevOps tools: Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory

    • Monitoring: ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar

    • Networking: solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging

Very keen to understand your:

  • Familiarity with electronic trading systems (FX or other asset classes)

  • Exposure to low-latency, high-availability trading environments

  • Project delivery experience in a production or infrastructure setting

We need someone who is:

  • Strong communicator and natural collaborator

  • Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving

  • Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities

  • Self-starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly

Additional Information:

#TalanUK