Front-Office Trading Apps Support Engineer

Talan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking an individual to manage application support across various desks, including index flow and commodities. Responsibilities include configuring proprietary software for trading and executing bug reports. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, programming expertise in languages like Python and Java, and a robust understanding of financial markets. This role offers a dynamic work environment, requiring both teamwork and independence.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in scripting and development languages.
• Relational database knowledge required.
• Capable of thriving in a demanding front-office environment.
• Must be a motivated team player yet able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage support for various desks including index flow and emerging markets.
• Set up proprietary software for trading and pricing.
• Handle electronic executions matching and bug reporting.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Programming skills (Python, PHP, Visual Basic, Unix Shell Scripts, C#, Java)

Relational database knowledge

Ability to thrive in a front-office environment

Motivated team player

Job description

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking an individual to manage application support across various desks, including index flow and commodities. Responsibilities include configuring proprietary software for trading and executing bug reports. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, programming expertise in languages like Python and Java, and a robust understanding of financial markets. This role offers a dynamic work environment, requiring both teamwork and independence.