ETF Trading Technical Support Engineer

Old Mission; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a well-rounded technologist to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of ETF trading software and providing critical support to traders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and SQL, along with a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to team growth and continuous improvement, this innovative firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, and contribute to cutting-edge trading strategies that drive success in the financial markets.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus

Fully paid private medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust Pension Scheme

Free on-site lunch daily

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Python and SQL, ideally with PostgreSQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Verify ETL pipelines for correct pricing data each morning.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for trading technology.

Skills

Python

SQL

Linux

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Bash

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm's growth.

About The Position

Old Mission Capital is seeking a well-rounded technologist with core strengths in Python, SQL, and Linux. Each morning our team of Technical Support Engineers is responsible for bringing up the firm's ETF trading software and ensuring all data is correct and ready for production trading. Throughout the day they work closely with traders to answer topical questions using data, provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for trading technology, and contribute refinements to our codebase to continuously improve and automate our operations. They also work directly with Software Engineers to develop new tools and workflows to achieve 100% uptime and best-in-class technology.

Responsibilities

• Use in-house software, Python, and SQL to verify our ETL pipelines have produced correct pricing data each morning before the market opens.
• Bring up our ETF pricing software and provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for operational trading issues.
• Continuously improve existing operational procedures, scripts, and workflows.
• Contribute new tools by effectively collaborating with traders, developers, and other teams to meet the Firm's technology needs.
• Must be able to provide onsite support between the hours of 6:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Required Skills

• An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering or one of the hard sciences.
• 2+ years of Python experience, including Pandas and familiarity with object-oriented design.
• 2+ years SQL experience. Ideally PostgreSQL, but any variant of the standard SQL query language will suffice.
• Basic working knowledge of Bash and familiarity working in a Linux environment.
• Punctuality and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
• Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage, and life insurance
• Robust Pension Scheme, income protection, and salary exchange
• Free on-site lunch daily
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Tuition Reimbursement Program