Trading Systems Engineer: Automation & Platform Ownership

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

Job summary

Harrington Starr is looking for a candidate for a hybrid support and engineering role based in London. You will work in a front-office trading environment, driving improvements in automation and platform ownership. The position emphasizes stability and performance across trading systems.

Successful applicants will have strong PowerShell and/or Python skills, experience in trading environments, and a solid background in Windows and SQL. This role offers a direct impact on trading operations and significant exposure to AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong PowerShell and/or Python scripting capability.
• Experience in a trading/financial services environment.
• Solid background in Windows and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Own stability and performance of production trading systems.
• Drive automation across support processes.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Windows, SQL, and applications.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Experience in trading environments

Solid Windows background

SQL knowledge

Exposure to post-trade platforms

Automating support functions

Interest in AI/LLMs

Tools

Trading Technologies ATEO

Duco

SmartStream

Job description

Harrington Starr is looking for a candidate for a hybrid support and engineering role based in London. You will work in a front-office trading environment, driving improvements in automation and platform ownership. The position emphasizes stability and performance across trading systems.

Successful applicants will have strong PowerShell and/or Python skills, experience in trading environments, and a solid background in Windows and SQL. This role offers a direct impact on trading operations and significant exposure to AI initiatives.