Senior Trading Systems & Infrastructure Lead

Trexquant Investment; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

PPO Health, dental and vision insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Weekly company meals

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Stamford is seeking a seasoned technology lead to enhance its technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in programming large-scale systems using C++, Python, or Java in Linux environments. Responsibilities include designing core infrastructure systems, evaluating performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience building and optimizing large-scale systems.
• Experience in architecting and scaling infrastructure in high-performance environments.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance core infrastructure systems supporting trading and research.
• Evaluate systems to identify improvements for scalability and performance.
• Lead technology teams in best practices for engineering and optimization.
• Collaborate on technical initiatives and infrastructure roadmap.
• Oversee the development and deployment of systems in C++/Python/Java/Linux.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Systems architecture

Networking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM

Job description

A financial technology firm in Stamford is seeking a seasoned technology lead to enhance its technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in programming large-scale systems using C++, Python, or Java in Linux environments. Responsibilities include designing core infrastructure systems, evaluating performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.