FIX Connectivity Engineer recruitment

The FIX sub team provides client connectivity for ordering (buy and sell side), order routing to order management systems, execution routing to Mid/BO systems and order routing to exchanges. It is responsible for on boarding clients and performing the 2nd level support and a FIX-specific hotline.

Key Responsibilities:

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

-Good knowledge in programming and scripting (Java, Perl, Shell scripting)

-Capability of managing and optimizing complex build and rollout processes

-Experience with Unix Environment (Solaris X86 and/or Red Hat) and tools (Geneos: monitoring; Gforge: task tracking; SVN : build and rollout)

-Knowledge of FIX-protocol and Cameron FIX-engine

Skills:

-Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.

-Structured logical thinking

-Problem solving

-Strong communication skills (written verbal)

-Ability to structure and present complex information in an understandable way

-Excellent analytical skills 

Qualifications/Training:

 -Degree in Computer science or comparable education

Previous Experience:

-Experience with Unix Environment (Solaris X86 and/or Red Hat) and tools (Geneos: monitoring; Gforge: task tracking; SVN : build and rollout)

-Experience in a 1st/2nd line support role

-Business knowledge of order/execution flow

Other Requirements:

-English Language Skills essential

- Italian and or German language skills desirable