Trade Support Engineer

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network issues and trade-floor specific applications.

Client Details

Quantitative investment firm

Description

The job provides exposure to:

• A large, Linux-centric, multi-tenant public cloud environment
• Configuration management tools
• Heavy use of cloud-managed services (DBaaS, IaaS, etc.) to offload undifferentiated maintenance work from the team
• Databases of various shapes and sizes, including relational databases, columnar databases, NoSQL, etc.
• User-facing systems in various shapes and sizes (Windows, Macs, Linux endpoints, physical and virtual)
• A SaaS-heavy corporate environment that favours flexibility and agility over legacy on-premise technologies
• Cloud video-conferencing and phone systems
• Various storage technologies including object storage, file share systems, and cloud-based platforms such as Sharepoint
• Customer facing experience, internal and/or external demanding stakeholders

Profile

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Server administration - Windows and Linux
• Public cloud (particularly AWS, Azure beneficial too)
• Scripting/programming (Powershell, Python, Bash, etc.)
• Mobile device management controls (MDM/MAM)
• Video conference and phone systems
• Desktop support across multiple operating systems - Windows, Mac and Linux
• White glove, high-touch user support
• Windows and Active Directory administration
• Email system administration and support
• Security and compliance controls (endpoint security, firewalls, etc.)
• Networking (routing and switching)
• Database administration

Soft Skills:

• Superb communication skills
• Able to manage projects independently
• Able to learn new platforms and technologies quickly
• Financial industry experience

Job Offer

This role is offering a base salary of up to £90,000 per annum for a Trade Support Engineer.

This role requires 5 days on site in Central London.

This will be a 3-4 stage interview process.