Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA) at Trexquant… · Stamford

Summary: Trexquant Investment LP is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. They are seeking a Trading Systems Operations Engineer to support the operation and growth of their production systems infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation and performance of trading systems. Responsibilities: - 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 - Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence - Analyze system performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization - Implement performance tuning strategies to enhance system responsiveness and throughput - Collaborate with software developers and system architects to troubleshoot complex technical issues - Provide tech and analytical support to Research, Accounting, Investor Relations and Compliance teams eg. troubleshooting, ad hoc analysis of production data - Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup - On-call support Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field - 1+ years of experience as systems operations engineer - Strong quantitative analytical skills - Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) Preferred Qualifications: - Masters level or higher - Prior experience in a similar role within the financial services industry Required Skills: Linux/Unix administration, Scripting Python, Scripting Shell Important Skills: Systems operations experience, Quantitative analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Bachelor's degree, Collaboration skills Benefits: PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents, Pre-tax commuter benefits, Weekly company meals