Trade Support Engineer - Banking and Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading and investment firm in Greater London is seeking a Trade Support Engineer. This role involves monitoring trading systems, implementing new solutions, and supporting traders with system stability. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience, strong Linux skills, and knowledge of automation with Python, Go, or Bash. Competitive salary up to £100,000, with a work schedule primarily from Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Trade support or SRE roles.
• Proficient in Linux operating systems.
• Experience with automation in Python, Go, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain trading systems to prevent issues.
• Support traders and engineers with system stability.
• Implement and onboard new systems to the infrastructure.
• Suggest improvements to the Trade systems.

Skills

Trade support experience

Linux proficiency

Automation experience (Python, Go, Bash)

Networking experience

Containerization experience

Job description

Looking to trade at the cutting edge of technology, markets, and strategy?

Join a global trading and investment firm that combines the agility of a startup with the stability of a seasoned financial institution. The organization captures opportunities across multiple asset classes and markets worldwide, leveraging technology, research, and rigorous risk management to drive results. With a culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, employees tackle complex challenges, innovate constantly, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where smart ideas and decisive action create real impact, this is your chance to be part of a team shaping the future of trading.

Responsibilities:

• You will monitor and maintain trading systems to prevent issues before they impact users
• You will support traders and engineers with timely responses while considering overall system stability
• You will implement and onboard new systems to the wider infrastructure
• You will work with the wider technical teams to suggest improvements to the Trade systems

Skills/Must have:

• 3+ years in either Trade support or SRE related roles
• Linux proficiency
• Automation experience with either Python , Go or Bash
• Networking / Containerization experience is a plus
• This role required saturday shifts , usual week would be Tue - Sat

Salary:

• Up to £100,000