eTrading Python Production Engineer

Talan; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology firm based in London is seeking an experienced eTrading Production Support Engineer. This role involves overseeing critical FX applications, monitoring system health, and leading change management activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python scripting skills, a solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat), and broad IT knowledge within financial services. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work. Join a dynamic team supporting innovative eTrading platforms globally.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Python scripting for automation.
• Understanding of Linux with performance tuning focus.
• Experience with electronic trading systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day support for critical FX applications.
• Monitor system health and resolve incidents.
• Lead change management activities and upgrades.

Skills

Python scripting skills

Linux (Red Hat)

Broad IT knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project delivery experience

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Artifactory

ITRS Geneos

Zabbix

Shell

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 skillsfor 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