Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Trading Systems Support Analyst to join our Application Reliability Engineering team.

This position is based in London. Some travels to other locations including outside of EMEA may be necessary from time to time.

Responsibilities

The Trading Systems Support Analyst will manage the widely-deployed OMS and market data delivery systems involving every major electronic exchange and asset class.

Responsibilities will include:

Working closely with traders to understand their needs
Solving problems by providing level one and level two support for our production systems
Contributing to the design and implementation of the support system to enhance reliability and self-correction
Devising ways to architect and develop solutions
Monitoring and reporting on the status and health of our systems
Serving as the primary technical contact for brokers and exchanges
Providing periodic after-hours coverage

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the finance industry along with:

3-5 years working in a high pressure environment, including diagnosing and resolving production issues on the fly
Good understanding of electronic trading and/or financial instruments including equities, futures, and options
Scripting skills such as Python, and Bash or shell is required
Good overall knowledge of Linux
Experience with SQL and the use of databases is a plus
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
The willingness to take on tasks both big and small
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
A passion for learning and innovative problem-solving

Benefits

Tower’s office is located in the heart of London’s financial district, and is easily accessible by public transport links. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
5 weeks of paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
Pension, medical and dental, group life and income protection schemes
Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
Free events and workshops
Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.