Python Engineer- Trade Operations (USA)
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Trexquant Investment. New York · full-time · $150,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Improve the trading platform with Python and help add support for new assets or prime brokers
- Set up FIX connections, encrypted files and FTP access for new trading functionality
- Watch trading systems and infrastructure, investigate faults and restore service when incidents occur
- Trace recurring problems to their causes and make changes that reduce downtime and improve efficiency
What you bring
- At least three years in a comparable role, preferably in financial services
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or another STEM field
- Strong Python and Linux skills, plus familiarity with market data and order-entry systems
Who this fits
This suits an independent engineer who communicates well with internal and external clients and can work in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting. The role is on-site in New York City or Stamford, Connecticut.
From the employer
Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We seek a Python Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and performance of our trading systems and infrastructure as we scale. This includes systems monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting and systems performance optimization. The successful candidate will also collaborate with senior leadership, quantitative researchers, engineers, and the business team to support their initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Design and drive the continual improvement of our trading platform using Python.
- Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup.
- Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency.
- Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus.
- Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Strong proficiency in Linux systems.
- Strong proficiency with Python.
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external.
- Excited to work independently in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Understand Market Data/Order Entry systems and an interest in how modern electronic markets work.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
- Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
- PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Weekly company meals
Applications are open for both Stamford, CT and New York City Offices.
The base salary range is $150,000–$200,000, depending on the candidate's educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant's total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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