Application Support - HFT Desk (NIGHT SHIFT)

Altonomy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Night Shift Application Support Engineer to monitor and optimize trading systems during global crypto hours. The role involves real-time troubleshooting, automation scripting, and ensuring 24/7 system uptime. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in app support and must be based in Singapore, ready for night shifts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in app support within a trading desk.
• Good understanding of trading operations.
• Available for night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blockchain nodes, trading pipelines, and metrics.
• Troubleshoot real-time issues with traders.
• Alert on threats and opportunities.
• Develop Python scripts for automation.
• Perform root cause analysis and document incidents.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux/Unix familiarity

Monitoring tools

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Docker

Job description

About Tokka Labs

Tokka Labs, founded in 2022 in Singapore, is a proprietary trading firm specializing in high-frequency trading and market making for digital assets across leading blockchain protocols. We drive liquidity and efficiency through algorithmic strategies, cutting-edge tech, and collaborative innovation in DeFi.

The Role

We're hiring a Night Shift Application Support Engineer for our Digital Assets HFT Trading & Execution desk in Singapore. This on-site role requires you to be based in Singapore, covering night shifts to monitor and optimize trading systems during global crypto hours. You'll partner with quant traders to ensure 24/7 uptime, resolve issues in real-time, and alert on threats/opportunities like network latencies or arbitrage windows.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor blockchain nodes, trading pipelines, and metrics (e.g., latency, gas fees) for peak performance during night shifts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time issues with traders, from API failures to order disruptions.
• Alert on threats (e.g., oracle delays) and opportunities (e.g., market shifts) via automated tools.
• Develop Python scripts for automation, alerting, and recovery in HFT workflows.
• Perform root cause analysis and document incidents for process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 1-3 years in app support within a trading desk, with good understanding of trading operations.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in Python scripting/automation; Linux/Unix familiarity.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and containers (e.g., Docker).
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of HFT, crypto markets, DeFi, or trading ops.
• Requirements: Based in Singapore; available for night shifts.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving under pressure; clear communication; proactive mindset.