Senior Trading Connectivity Engineer (Basel)

albedis; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

albedis is seeking a Senior Trading Connectivity Engineer in Basel to design, configure, and support FIX-based connectivity across asset classes. You will work with traders, operations and tech teams to optimize order routing and post-trade workflows in a global environment.

Qualifications include 5+ years with FIX, strong networking and security knowledge, and experience across equities, fixed income, FX or derivatives. On-site Basel office with growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of FIX protocol connectivity experience in banking or capital markets.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of FIX messaging, session management, and electronic trading workflows.
• Experience supporting trading across Equities, Fixed Income, FX or Derivatives.
• Understanding of market access, execution flows, settlement and post-trade lifecycle events.
• Experience with TLS, encryption, certificates and secure connectivity.
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, connectivity troubleshooting and message flow analysis.
• Experience investigating production incidents related to FIX sessions and trading infrastructure.
• Exposure to EMS/OMS or front-office trading platforms.
• Python scripting for automation, monitoring or troubleshooting is advantageous.
• Experience with enterprise banking/trading platforms is beneficial.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with traders and operations teams.
• Fluency in English; German advantageous.
• Valid CH work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required.
• Willingness to work 100% on-site.
• Central city office locations across Switzerland.
• Insurance coverage and meal allowance as part of benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for training and personal development.

Aufgaben

• Design, configure and maintain FIX-based trading connectivity with external counterparties and venues.
• Define, implement and optimize workflows across order routing, execution management and post-trade processes.
• Configure, test and deploy new trading connectivity solutions and enhancements.
• Support onboarding of trading venues, brokers and external execution providers.
• Analyse incidents, trading flow issues and connectivity problems across systems.
• Collaborate with traders, operations and tech teams to improve workflow efficiency and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and interface specifications.
• Participate in project delivery related to trading connectivity and platform enhancements.

Kenntnisse

FIX Protocol connectivity

FIX messaging

FIX session management

Order routing

Electronic trading workflows

TLS & encryption

Certificate management

Secure trading connectivity

Networking (TCP/IP)

Connectivity troubleshooting

Message flow analysis

Incident resolution

Python scripting

EMS/OMS exposure

Analytical mindset

Independent work

English fluency

German helpful

On-site work readiness

Ausbildung

University degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Mathematics / Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a well-established financial institution known for its long-standing stability, international footprint, and commitment to operational excellence. The organisation fosters a collaborative culture, values expertise, and promotes continuous improvement across its global technology and data functions.

As a Senior Trading Connectivity Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, enhancement and support of electronic trading connectivity across multiple asset classes. You will work closely with trading, operations, business stakeholders and technology teams to maintain and evolve critical order routing, market connectivity and execution workflows within a global trading environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure and maintain FIX-based trading connectivity with external counterparties, brokers, exchanges and trading venues
• Define, implement and optimize workflows across order routing, execution management and post-trade processes
• Configure, test and deploy new trading connectivity solutions and functionality enhancements
• Support onboarding of trading venues, brokers and external execution providers
• Analyse incidents, trading flow issues and connectivity problems across multiple systems and stakeholders
• Collaborate with business users, traders and operations teams to improve efficiency and reliability of trading workflows
• Create and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications and operational procedures
• Participate in project delivery activities related to trading connectivity, market access and platform enhancements

Your Profile:

You hold a university-level qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline and bring several years of current, hands‑on experience supporting and enhancing electronic trading connectivity solutions within a financial institution.

Additionally:

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience working with FIX Protocol connectivity in a banking, broker-dealer, asset management or capital markets environment
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of FIX messaging, FIX session management, order routing and electronic trading workflows
• Experience supporting trading activities across one or more asset classes such as Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange or Derivatives
• Good understanding of market access, execution flows, settlement processes and post‑trade lifecycle events
• Practical experience with TLS, encryption technologies, certificate management and secure trading connectivity
• Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, connectivity troubleshooting and message flow analysis
• Experience investigating and resolving production incidents related to FIX sessions, order routing and trading infrastructure
• Exposure to front‑office trading platforms, execution management systems (EMS) or order management systems (OMS)
• Knowledge of Python scripting for automation, monitoring or troubleshooting is advantageous
• Experience working with enterprise banking or trading platforms is beneficial
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with traders, operations teams and technology stakeholders
• Fluent in English; German is advantageous
• Valid CH work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required
• Willingness to work 100% on-site
• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne our client
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Excellent opportunities for further training and personal development