Trading Operations Engineer - FinTech

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Greater London is seeking a Trading Operations Engineer to maintain and support their trading systems. You will collaborate with traders and engineers, ensuring system reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in trade support or similar roles, with proficiency in Linux, Python, and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £90,000 based on experience, along with a commitment to innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in trade support, SRE, or similar technical roles.
• Understanding of trading platforms and financial markets.
• Experience with Python and Bash for automation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the reliability and performance of the trading systems.
• Respond to support requests from traders and engineers.
• Improve automation and monitoring to reduce manual work.

Skills

Trade support

SRE

Linux/Unix

Python

Bash

SQL

Kubernetes

Networking Fundamentals

Job description

Do you want to work for a global leader in the high-frequency trading space?

We are partnered with a global, technology-driven trading firm operating across financial markets worldwide. This organisation specialises in liquidity provision, market-making and proprietary trading. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, data-driven decision-making and cutting-edge technology, they bring together traders, engineers and researchers to solve complex problems at scale. Known for their collaborative culture and long-term approach, they invest heavily in innovation, infrastructure and talent to operate at the forefront of global markets.

As a Trading Operations Engineer, you’ll support a fast‑paced trading environment by diagnosing and resolving technical issues across our trading, infrastructure, and software systems. You’ll work directly with traders, developers, and external exchanges to ensure our platforms run smoothly and reliably.

If you are interested in this opportunity, get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities

• You will maintain the reliability and performance of the trading systems
• You will respond to support requests from traders and engineers
• You will improve automation and monitoring to reduce manual work and enhance uptime.
• You will support the onboarding of new trading desks, systems, and technologies.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years in trade support, SRE, or similar technical roles
• Understanding of trading platforms and financial markets
• Proficient in Linux/Unix
• Experience with Python and Bash for automation
• Ability to write complex SQL queries and updates
• Kubernetes knowledge
• Networking Fundamentals

Salary:

• £70,000 - £90,000