Linux Trading Systems Administrator - CJ-LinuxT

Responsibilities

• Install, support and troubleshoot ISV and proprietary trading applications.
• Provide backup coverage for Linux system administration issues.
• Monitor execution systems to facilitate high frequency - low latency electronic trading.
• Develop scripts for monitoring applications, extracting data from application logs and reporting performance
• Work with exchanges to deploy new services and resolve technical issues.
• Escalation point for the trade desk in resolving desktop and application related incidents.
• Work with trading groups and developers to resolve intra-day technology issues.
• Work with developers and systems engineers to test, debug, and deploy new software solutions.
• Document systems/infrastructure changes and additions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years experience supporting trading execution systems is required.
• Administrative level knowledge of Linux, preferably including Red Hat Linux.
• Demonstrated experience in automating and monitoring systems with Perl, Python or C++ including ability to write SQL queries.
• Solid understanding of the functions of the capital markets, including market data, execution, and clearing. Experience with Exchange API's and working knowledge of the FIX protocol.
• Experience supporting a high-frequency trading desk is desirable
• Intermediate knowledge of desktop productivity tools such as Excel and Visio.
• Self motivated, self starter with the ability to follow directions and complete tasks with little supervision and the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, and strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field is preferred