Front-Office Equities Production Engineer: Impact & Automation
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the trading desk. The position offers exceptional visibility, significant ownership, and top-of-market compensation within one of the most sophisticated trading environments in the industry. Strong equities trading experience is essential, as you’ll be directly supporting front-office users and business-critical trading workflows. Key ResponsibilitiesPartner directly with Equity PMs, Traders, and Analysts to support trading, PnL, risk, reporting, and research platformsOwn the stability, performance, and reliability of front-to-back equities trading systemsLead investigation and resolution of complex production incidents, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixesIdentify opportunities for automation and process improvement across the production support functionBuild tooling and enhancements using Python, PowerShell, and SQLMonitor platform health, performance, and capacity to proactively reduce operational riskCollaborate with global engineering teams and external vendors on strategic
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platform initiativesImprove operational efficiency through automation, AI, and workflow optimisationMaintain documentation across trade flows, production processes, and critical systemsParticipate in on-call and cross-regional support rotations Key Skills Required5+ years’ experience as a Production Support Engineer supporting equity trading environmentsStrong equities product knowledge and deep understanding of the equity trading lifecycleProven front-office production support experience within a hedge fund, market maker, investment bank, or trading technology firmStrong troubleshooting capabilities across complex trading environmentsPython or PowerShell scripting experience, alongside strong SQL skillsExperience supporting OMS/EMS platforms such as FlexTrade, Triton, or SpiderRockExposure to Linux, Windows, AWS, and KubernetesKnowledge of FIX connectivity, market data, messaging systems, and trade flowsExperience with monitoring and observability tools such as Geneos or ZabbixExcellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure trading environments #J-18808-Ljbffr
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| Senior Equities Production Support Engineer | Elite Systematic Hedge Fund | LondonOur client is a globally renowned systematic hedge fund where technology is central to investment performance. They are seeking a Senior Equities Production Support Engineer to join a highly visible front-office technology team, supporting some of the firm’s most critical trading and research platforms. This is an opportunity to work directly with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Quantitative Researchers in a business where engineering excellence is viewed as a true competitive advantage.The successful Senior Equities Production Support Engineer will sit at the heart of the equities business, taking ownership of high-impact production systems that support the full trading lifecycle. This is far more than a traditional support role. As a Production Support Engineer, you’ll drive platform improvements, automation initiatives, and strategic enhancements while acting as a trusted technology partner to |
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