Trading Systems Support Analyst
New York, NY

Job Description

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Trading Systems Support Analyst to join our Production Engineer team.

The Production Engineering division is responsible for providing innovative processes and tools for the operation of Tower's high-frequency trading platforms.

Responsibilities

* Managing the widely-deployed OMS and market data delivery systems involving every major electronic exchange and asset class
* Working closely with end users to understand their needs and providing technical expertise
* Solving problems by providing level one and level two support for our production systems
* Contributing to the design and implementation of the support system to enhance reliability and self-correction
* Devising ways to architect and develop solutions
* Monitoring and reporting on the status and health of our systems
* Serving as the primary technical contact for brokers and exchanges, as well as, a liaison for internal teams at Tower

Qualifications

* At least 5 years of experience in the finance industry
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
* Strong scripting skills in Perl, Python, and Bash, or Shell
* Knowledge of Linux
* Knowledge of SQL and use of databases
* Strong background in Java (a plus)
* Strong problem-solving abilities
* The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* The willingness to take on tasks both big and small
* Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Tower's dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower's cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
* 401(k) with company matching
* 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 9 paid holidays
* Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
* Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
* Free tickets to New York events, including the US Open and TriBeCa Film Festival