eTrading Python Developer

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

Job summary

Cloudspirit in London is looking for a motivated eTrading Production Support Engineer to join their Application Support team. The role supports critical FX applications and contributes to performance improvements across the globally used eTrading platforms.

The candidate should possess strong Python skills, solid Linux expertise, and a collaborative working style. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days in the office and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation.
• Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat) with a focus on performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience in scripting, DevOps tools, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production support for critical FX applications.
• Monitor system health and perform capacity and performance management.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance platform performance.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux (Red Hat)

System monitoring

DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible)

Tools

ITRS Geneos

Zabbix

Shell scripting

SQL

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
• 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