Python Engineer- Trade Operations (USA)

Trexquant Investment LP is hiring a Python Engineer to ensure the smooth operation and performance of its trading systems and infrastructure. The role focuses on improving the trading platform, supporting new trading functionality, monitoring and troubleshooting systems, and collaborating with research, engineering, leadership, and business teams.

Responsibilities

Design and drive the continual improvement of our trading platform using Python

Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup

Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability

Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency

Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus

Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence

Preferred

preferably within the financial services industry

Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus

Financial Services Industry Experience

Workflow Automation

AI-Based Solutions

Accounting Workflows

Operational Workflows

Process Improvement

Benefits

Bonus based on individual and company performance

Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment

PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Weekly company meals

Company

Quantitative finance firm creating machine-learning multi-asset trading strategies

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

http://trexquant.com/

Founded in 2012

51-200 employees

Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field

3+ years of experience in a similar role

Strong proficiency in Linux systems

Strong proficiency with Python

Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external

Excited to work independently in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment

Understand Market Data/Order Entry systems and an interest in how modern electronic markets work

Preferably within the financial services industry

Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Linux, Financial Services, Market Data Systems, Order Entry Systems

Preferred skills

preferably within the financial services industry

Experience

3+ years