HFT Application Engineer (Linux, TCP/IP) – Prop Trading (Chicago, IL) recruitment
We are looking for highly versatile Engineers to work on ultra high-speed platforms at the bleeding-edge of Electronic Trading. This will include managing a critical high volume data flow in a large complex environment distributed over a high-speed data infrastructure, ensuring high-availability, stability and systems performance. The roles require working directly with Traders and Developers on tasks ranging from systems and networks administration; application development; release management; performance engineering; and liaising with various exchanges to carry out new challenges, upgrades and problem resolution:
Essential Skills
- University Degree in Computer Science or similar;
- In-depth knowledge and experience of the Linux operating system;
- Scripting skills in Shell, Perl, Python, Ruby or similar;
- Good understanding of TCP/IP Networks;
- Commercial experience of databases such as MySQL and Postgres.
Desirable Skills
- Administration in UNIX and/or Windows environments;
- Experience with Connectivity for US Exchanges;
- Linux automation using tools including Puppet, Cobbler and/or Chef;
- Knowledge of Financial terminology utilised in the Electronic Trading space;
- Knowledge and commercial experience with the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in the hottest area of Financial Markets Technology in a highly dynamic environment with a very rewarding compensation structure. Please apply or call Adam on +44 (0) 20 7332 9827.