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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, Global Banking & Markets, FIX Connectivity - **Company:** The Goldman Sachs Group Inc - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithmic Trading, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Financial Information EXchange, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Connections, Shell Script, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Information Technology, Drilldown, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17784873?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17784873%2FSystems-Engineer-Global-Banking-Markets-Fix-Connectivity-New-York-New-York ## About the Role * FIX Expertise: Deep understanding of the FIX Protocol and electronic trading workflows (e.g., DMA, Algorithmic Trading, and IOIs). * Technical Proficiency: Strong experience in UNIX/Linux environments and proficiency in SQL and APIs for data analysis and troubleshooting. * Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting tools. * Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business stakeholders. * Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a "client-first" mentality and the ability to work effectively under pressure. * Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent onboarding projects in a fast-paced, front-office environment. Preferred Qualifications * Scripting & Programming: Experience in Python, Perl, or Shell scripting to automate manual tasks. * Market Knowledge: Familiarity with global equities markets, including market structure and regulatory requirements. * DevOps Tools: Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. ## Description The FIX Connectivity team is a high-impact, client-facing engineering group responsible for the technical enablement of Electronic Trading. This role sits at the intersection of Business, Technology, and External Clients, focusing on the end-to-end technical onboarding of clients to trade global markets via the FIX Protocol. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of client integration-from initial requirement gathering and network connectivity setup to certification testing and production go-live. Additionally, the role involves providing expert-level connectivity support across FIX platforms and managing client-specific customizations., * Client Integration: Lead the technical onboarding process for a diverse range of clients (including Quant, Institutional, and Hedge Funds) across DMA, high-touch, program trading, and Algorithmic Trading platforms. * Technical Certification: Conduct FIX certification testing to ensure client systems adhere to firm-specific specifications and exchange requirements. * Connectivity Management: Coordinate the setup and troubleshooting of network paths, firewalls, VPNs, and dedicated lines. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary technical point of contact for Sales, Trading Desks, and external vendor technology teams. * Support & Maintenance: Provide Level 2 support for client connectivity platform issues, performing deep-dive analysis of FIX engine system logs and network captures to resolve production hurdles. * Engineering & Automation: Identify opportunities to enhance the onboarding experience by developing or improving internal tools, scripts, and automated testing frameworks. * Change Management: Manage the deployment of client-specific configurations and rules within a distributed, high-availability environment. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)