Trexquant
Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA)
Stamford, Connecticut · Full-time · Posted May 14, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years as a systems operations engineer; financial services experience preferred.
- Education
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a STEM-related field.
About the job
Operates and optimizes trading systems and infrastructure, responds to incidents, and supports teams adopting new trading functionality.
What you'll do
- Monitor systems and infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and optimize reliability and performance.
- Support new trading functionality, including FIX sessions, file encryption, and FTP setup.
- Investigate incidents, prevent recurrence, and provide technical and analytical support to Research, Accounting, and Compliance.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a STEM-related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a systems operations engineer; financial services experience is preferred.
- Strong quantitative analytical skills and proficiency in Linux systems.
- Experience with a scripting language (Python, Perl, Bash); strong communication skills and understanding of Market Data/Order Entry systems.
Nice to have
- Financial services industry experience.
- Using automation tools, including AI-based solutions, to improve accounting or operational workflows.
Tools
Linux, Python, Perl, Bash, FIX, FTP
AI focus
Automation tools, including AI-based solutions, may be used to improve accounting or operational workflows; this is a plus.
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