Trading Technology Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a driven technology professional to join our Technology team. This role is responsible for delivering business-critical initiatives through hands-on execution , vendor engagement, and stakeholder management. You will gain broad exposure to High-Frequency Trading (HFT) system s , technology operations , project delivery , information security and compliance in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Responsibilities • E xecute client technology onboarding and integration programs for institutional clients and partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery excellence. • Own the stability, resilience, and governance of external connectivity infrastructure supporting electronic trading and high-frequency trading (HFT) operations. • Drive enterprise data analytics and reporting initiatives, enabling data-driven decision-making, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance. • Act as a trusted technical advisor to strategic clients, providing expert guidance on onboarding, integration, operational performance, and service optimization. • Manage strategic technology vendor and partner relationships, ensuring service quality, contractual compliance, risk management, and continuous service improvement. • Champion operational excellence initiatives to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and overall service delivery effectiveness. • Govern enterprise identity and access management processes, ensuring adherence to security standards, regulatory requirements, and audit controls. • Produce and maintain high-quality technical, operational, and management documentation to support governance, decision-making, and stakeholder communication. Requirements • Minimum 2 years of experience in application support, technology operations, or software development within financial services or capital markets. • Prior experience within the futures trading industry, including Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), brokerages, exchanges, clearing firms, or related capital markets organizations, is considered a strong advantage. • Experience supporting electronic trading, order management, market connectivity, or post-trade systems is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of the FIX Protocol, exchange connectivity, order routing workflows, and clearing processes. • Experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Shell Script, or similar technologies to streamline operational processes and testing activities. • Working knowledge of ITIL-based service management practices and operational controls. • Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and collaboration tools, including Agile, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and related platforms. • Strong stakeholder management and client engagement capabilities, with proven experience supporting institutional clients, technology partners, and vendors. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a proactive, service-oriented mindset and a strong commitment to operational excellence.