Junior Trading Systems Engineer (Sydney) recruitment
Eclipse Options is a proprietary trading firm specializing in high frequency derivatives trading, including market making with its headquarters in Hong Kong. Combining our trading experience, technology and risk management, we currently trade the Asian markets and have offices in US and Australia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day to day operations of our trading systems in Australia, covering Australian markets. Supporting our trading team in Sydney, she/he will be mentored by an experienced trading systems engineer based in Hong Kong.
If you like to work independently, have an analytical mind, a meticulous approach to IT and are interested in both IT and global financial markets, then this role is for you!
Responsibilities and Duties
• Administration and maintenance of critical trading applications within a distributed multi-server environment
• Administration of the Australian IT environment
• Work closely with the Desktop, Network and development teams (all based in Hong Kong) and assist when necessary
• Develop scripts and other tools to support our trading systems operations as required
• Follow IT policies and procedures as set forth by the management
• Provide general trading floor support directly to traders
• Be involved in some after-hours support as needed
What you offer
• University Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines
• Up to 2 years of experience in any IT-related function (fresh grads are also welcome to apply if they are available to work immediately)
• Good Linux skills (Redhat/Fedora preferred)
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing and switching
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following: PERL, PHP, Java, VBA, C
• Experience with MySQL
• Exposure to market data services (such as Reuters, Bloomberg, Activ) is preferred
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills under pressure
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English is a must
What we offer
• A young, fun, casual work environment, but still results driven
• Life/work balance, a multi-cultural environment
• A quickly growing company, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and ideas
• A flat management structure, where everyone is willing to voice his/her opinion
• Hands-on experience in the most exciting part of the financial industry
• Discretionary bonus scheme
This role is available immediately. You must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident to be eligible to apply.
If you want to work in a fast paced and proactive working environment, allowing you to be highly visible and rewarded on your results, then joining us will be a positive change in your career.
Please send us your resume (in PDF or MS Word format) at jobs@eclipseoptions.com, including your availability and expected salary. For further information, please visit our website: http://www.eclipseoptions.com