Production Engineer, SRE & Automation (Finance Tech)

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a seasoned SMM Production Engineer to join the FICC Engineering team. You will support pricing and execution services for electronic trading and build reliable, scalable systems that uphold high uptime and low latency.

The role emphasizes site reliability, automation, real-time monitoring, and collaboration with Trading & Sales to manage risk, performance, and capacity. This is a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in one of the following: Python, C, C++, Java, or shell scripting.
• Aptitude for algorithms, data structures, and software design.
• Experience with Linux operating system internals and/or networking concepts.
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to quickly identify scope and impact of issues during high-pressure situations.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Technical and operational risk management of a fast-paced, multi-asset electronic trading business.
• Software development focused on creating sustainable systems and services that meet uptime and performance requirements through automation.
• Finding opportunities for efficiency and cost savings in support process and physical environment.
• Partnering with software and infrastructure owners to solve hardware/network issues.
• Incident and crisis management.
• Participation in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning.
• Significant business interaction across FICC front office.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Java

Shell scripting

Job description

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a seasoned SMM Production Engineer to join the FICC Engineering team. You will support pricing and execution services for electronic trading and build reliable, scalable systems that uphold high uptime and low latency.

The role emphasizes site reliability, automation, real-time monitoring, and collaboration with Trading & Sales to manage risk, performance, and capacity. This is a fast-paced, globally connected environment.