Market Data Engineer (Linux)

TP ICAP Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group’s Parameta Solutions team in Manila seeks a Market Data Support Engineer to maintain real-time data feeds and resilient platforms across internal systems and client interfaces.

The role requires strong Linux (Red Hat), scripting skills, and experience with market data infrastructures, including vendor platforms and cloud environments. Collaboration with Trading, Product, Engineering, and Operations is essential for reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting real-time market data systems in financial services.
• Strong understanding of market data feeds, exchange connectivity, and vendor platforms.
• Proficient in Linux (Red Hat) and scripting for automation.
• Solid networking knowledge and TCP/IP troubleshooting.
• SQL/database proficiency for data interrogation and issue analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support real-time market data feeds across internal systems and clients.
• Ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and integrity with proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Diagnose and resolve data quality, latency, and performance issues calmly.
• Integrate and distribute data from multiple sources.
• Implement monitoring, automation, and capacity planning.

Skills

Real-time market data

Linux (Red Hat)

Scripting (Bash, Perl, Tcl)

Networking fundamentals

SQL/databases for data interrogation

Issue diagnosis under pressure

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Independent ownership

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Refinitiv RMDS/RTDS

AWS cloud platforms

Job description

Group OverviewThe TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.About Parameta SolutionsParameta Solutions is the Data & Analytics division of TP ICAP Group. The business provides clients with unbiased OTC content and proprietary data, in-depth insights across price discovery, risk management, benchmark and indices, and pre and post-trade analytics. Its post-trade solutions offering helps market participants control their counterparty and regulatory risks through a growing range of tools that manage balance-sheet exposure, as well as compression and optimisation services. The Data & Analytics division includes the following brands: Tullett Prebon Information, PVM Data Services, ICAP Information and Burton-Taylor Consulting.Role OverviewTP ICAP operates at the heart of the world’s financial, energy, and commodities markets, providing critical infrastructure and insights that enable liquidity and price discovery across global OTC markets.We are seeking a Market Data Support Engineer to join our Manila-based team within Parameta Solutions. This role is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing real-time market data platforms that underpin client-facing products and internal trading systems.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data accuracy, availability, and low-latency delivery, working across Linux-based systems and modern data infrastructure (including cloud environments). This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong collaboration with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver a resilient and scalable market data ecosystem.Role ResponsibilitiesMaintain and support real-time market data feeds across internal systems, clients, vendors, and exchangesEnsure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of market data through proactive monitoring and alertingDiagnose and resolve data quality, latency, and system performance issuesIntegrate, normalize, and distribute data from multiple internal and third-party market data sourcesOptimise data processing pipelines to achieve high-throughput, low-latency performanceImplement and enhance monitoring, alerting, and automation frameworksContribute to the continuous improvement of market data infrastructure, including scalability and resilienceConduct capacity planning and performance tuning of applications and systemsEnsure adherence to exchange policies, licensing agreements, and regulatory requirementsDevelop and maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentationCollaborate cross-functionally with Trading, Product, Engineering, and Operations teamsProvide out-of-hours support, including weekends and public holidays, where required for deployments and incident managementDemonstrate a proactive approach to identifying risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunitiesExperience / CompetenciesEssentialStrong experience supporting real-time market data systems within a financial services environmentSolid understanding of market data feeds, exchange connectivity, and vendor platformsHands-on experience with Linux (Red Hat) environmentsScripting experience (e.g., Bash, Perl, Tcl) for automation and operational supportGood knowledge of networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, troubleshooting)Experience with SQL/databases for data interrogation and issue analysisProven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressureStrong focus on data integrity, system reliability, and service uptimeAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating accountability and ownershipExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a strong service orientationDesiredExperience with market data distribution platforms such as Refinitiv/LSEG (RMDS/RTDS)Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and modern data infrastructureFamiliarity with financial products and markets (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities, Commodities)Experience working within a regulated financial institutionKnowledge of market data terminals (e.g., Bloomberg, Eikon)Understanding of real-time data usage within Excel or analytics toolsDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related disciplineJob Band & LevelProfessional / 5#PARAMETA #LI-Hybrid #LI-ASONot The Perfect Fit?Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.Company StatementWe know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.LocationPhilippines - Ecoprime Building - Taguig City