Trading Systems Support Engineer - Sydney

Westbury Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

Westbury Partners in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Trading Systems Support Engineer to maintain real-time, low-latency infrastructure within a high-performance team. You’ll diagnose issues, implement migrations, and collaborate with developers, researchers, and traders across global markets.

The role emphasizes UNIX/Linux expertise, Python scripting, SQL queries, and networking fundamentals. You’ll contribute to scalable, fault-tolerant systems in a fast-paced financial environment, with competitive

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux systems and command line.
• Familiar with TCP/IP, UDP, and network troubleshooting.
• Skilled in Python scripting and SQL queries.
• Curious, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• 3+ years in trading system support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing system stability, performance, and scalability
• Collaborating in live troubleshooting and brainstorming sessions with colleagues
• Writing SQL queries and developing scripts in Python or Bash
• Applying networking knowledge to optimize system operations
• Provide first-line support for trading systems in real-time environments
• Diagnose and resolve root-cause issues across infrastructure and applications
• Plan and execute large-scale application migrations and upgrades

Skills

UNIX/Linux systems

Python scripting

SQL queries

Networking knowledge

Troubleshooting

Job description

Westbury Partners – Sydney NSW

Full time

15h ago , from E-Financial Careers Australia

As part of a high-performance trading team, you’ll be solving large-scale computing problems and deploying robust trading infrastructure. You’ll work with world-class developers, researchers, and traders to deliver low-latency, fault-tolerant solutions. Support and enhance cutting-edge trading systems in a fast-paced environment. Troubleshoot, optimize, and collaborate on infrastructure projects while driving impactful solutions across real-time distributed applications and financial markets.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide first-line support for trading systems in real-time environments
• Diagnose and resolve root-cause issues across infrastructure and applications
• Plan and execute large-scale application migrations and upgrades

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Enhancing system stability, performance, and scalability
• Collaborating in live troubleshooting and brainstorming sessions with colleagues
• Writing SQL queries and developing scripts in Python or Bash
• Applying networking knowledge to optimize system operations

Why Join Us:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation program
• Access to world-class benefits, including healthcare, retirement savings, and wellness programs
• Exposure to high-performance trading environments and advanced technology stacks
• Work alongside top professionals in finance, technology, and research

About You:

• Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux systems and command line
• Familiar with TCP/IP, UDP, and network troubleshooting
• Skilled in Python scripting and SQL queries
• Curious, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• 3+ years in trading system support preferred

Bring your curiosity, technical expertise, and drive to a role where your impact is immediate. If you’re ready to shape the future of trading systems, we’d love to connect.

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