eTrading Python Developer

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Type: Full‑time

Are you ready to step into a high-performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast‑paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting‑edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the day‑to‑day production support for critical FX applications
• Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently
• Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low‑latency capabilities
• Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency
• Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas
• Participate in an on‑call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation
• Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat), with a focus on performance tuning
• Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Scripting: Python, Shell, SQL
  • DevOps tools: Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory
  • Monitoring: ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar
  • Networking: solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging
• Familiarity with electronic trading systems (FX or other asset classes)
• Exposure to low‑latency, high‑availability trading environments
• Project delivery experience in a production or infrastructure setting

We Need Someone Who Is:

• Strong communicator and natural collaborator
• Analytical thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities
• Self‑starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly