eTrading Python Developer

Talan Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in financial services seeks an eTrading Production Support Engineer in London. This role emphasizes strong Python scripting and solid Linux knowledge within a fast-paced application support team. Candidates should have broad IT knowledge, particularly in trading environments. Key responsibilities include monitoring FX applications, incident resolution, and leading change management efforts. The position offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office, contributing to critical electronic trading platforms used globally.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Shell, SQL scripting.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and networking principles.
• Familiarity with electronic trading systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production support for FX applications.
• Monitor system health and resolve incidents.
• Lead change management activities.

Skills

Strong Python scripting skills

Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat)

Broad IT knowledge

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

ITRS Geneos

Zabbix

Job description

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

Very keen to understand your

• 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