ETrading Python Production Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to step into a high‑performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast‑paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting‑edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore.

London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Full‑time

• Oversee the day‑to‑day production support for critical FX applications
• Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently
• Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low‑latency capabilities
• Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency
• Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject‑matter expert in those areas
• Participate in an on‑call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments

• Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation
• Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat), with a focus on performance tuning
• Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Scripting
    :
    Python, Shell, SQL
  • Dev Ops tools
    :
    Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory
  • Monitoring
    : ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar
  • Networking
    : solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging

• Strong communicator and natural collaborator
• Analytical thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities
• Self‑starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly