Eclipse Trading
Trading Systems Support Engineer
Eclipse Trading, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Trading Systems Support Engineer (Chicago)
Eclipse Trading is one of Asia's leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over 120 employees across 4 office locations - Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several Asian markets and although we mainly specialise in equity derivatives, we also trade delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and crypto currency products. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.
This is an opportunity for a talented and self-motivated engineer to work with a growing international company expanding into the US market.
We are looking for a passionate and technically talented individual to work in a fast-paced environment whilst putting their talents to work in a broad technical role. The successful candidate will be part of our global Infrastructure and Technology Service team and based in Chicago. You will be the sole administrator, in a multifaceted role, responsible for the upkeep of our trading IT systems, infrastructure, facilities, supporting the end to end trading application and DevOps stack and providing direct trading application support to the Chicago based trading team.
If you are technically minded, believe in a proactive approach, can work unsupervised, efficiently and enjoy administering and troubleshooting mission critical systems in a fast-paced trading floor environment, then this role is for you!
ResponsibilitiesProvide direct trading support to the Chicago tradersAdministration and support of mission critical trading systems and infrastructure in a distributed environmentSystems administration of Windows and Linux servers and PC's, networking devices and IT hardwareWork closely with global teams on IT related project and supportProject work on improving existing systems, processes and automationAssisting Traders and Developers with their technical requestsLiaising with external IT vendors and managing their internal tasksEnsure that IT policies and procedures are being monitored and adhered toWhat you offer
5+ years Application trading support experience3+ years administering a RHEL/Fedora environment with automation experience3+ years supporting Windows PC's and Linux serversInformation Technology related Bachelor's degreeBroad systems administration experience with key technologies such as: Cisco routers, VMWare, vServer, saltstack, HPEIndependent problem-solving, self-direction, highly motivated and strong initiativeAbility to meet commitments and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast paced environmentExperience supporting production trading environment, preferably across multiple data centersStrong knowledge of basic networking protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, OSI model Layer 1 - 2 and 3Strong scripting and automation skills. Python preferredExcellent command of spoken and written EnglishKnowledge of equity derivatives highly favouredFirewall or access control lists experience is a plusApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisWhat we offer
Dynamic and collaborative work environmentA flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valuedWork life balance within a multi-cultural environmentAttractive benefits package with discretionary bonus
Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.
All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.
Eclipse Trading is one of Asia's leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over 120 employees across 4 office locations - Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several Asian markets and although we mainly specialise in equity derivatives, we also trade delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and crypto currency products. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.
This is an opportunity for a talented and self-motivated engineer to work with a growing international company expanding into the US market.
We are looking for a passionate and technically talented individual to work in a fast-paced environment whilst putting their talents to work in a broad technical role. The successful candidate will be part of our global Infrastructure and Technology Service team and based in Chicago. You will be the sole administrator, in a multifaceted role, responsible for the upkeep of our trading IT systems, infrastructure, facilities, supporting the end to end trading application and DevOps stack and providing direct trading application support to the Chicago based trading team.
If you are technically minded, believe in a proactive approach, can work unsupervised, efficiently and enjoy administering and troubleshooting mission critical systems in a fast-paced trading floor environment, then this role is for you!
ResponsibilitiesProvide direct trading support to the Chicago tradersAdministration and support of mission critical trading systems and infrastructure in a distributed environmentSystems administration of Windows and Linux servers and PC's, networking devices and IT hardwareWork closely with global teams on IT related project and supportProject work on improving existing systems, processes and automationAssisting Traders and Developers with their technical requestsLiaising with external IT vendors and managing their internal tasksEnsure that IT policies and procedures are being monitored and adhered toWhat you offer
5+ years Application trading support experience3+ years administering a RHEL/Fedora environment with automation experience3+ years supporting Windows PC's and Linux serversInformation Technology related Bachelor's degreeBroad systems administration experience with key technologies such as: Cisco routers, VMWare, vServer, saltstack, HPEIndependent problem-solving, self-direction, highly motivated and strong initiativeAbility to meet commitments and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast paced environmentExperience supporting production trading environment, preferably across multiple data centersStrong knowledge of basic networking protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, OSI model Layer 1 - 2 and 3Strong scripting and automation skills. Python preferredExcellent command of spoken and written EnglishKnowledge of equity derivatives highly favouredFirewall or access control lists experience is a plusApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisWhat we offer
Dynamic and collaborative work environmentA flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valuedWork life balance within a multi-cultural environmentAttractive benefits package with discretionary bonus
Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.
All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.