Senior FIX Protocol Engineer - Capital Markets & Commodity Trading

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

FIX Engineering
EMS/OMS Platforms
Market Data Protocols
Windows
Linux
Python
PowerShell
C#
SQL
TCP
Multicast
Messaging Systems
Commodity Trading
Capital Markets
Price Risk Management
Exchange Certification
Application Deployment
Regulatory Compliance
MiFID II
MAD/MAR
EMIR
FCA Guidelines
RFQ Lifecycle
Order Management
Trade Settlement
Algo Trading
Bloomberg
Refinitiv
Vendor Management
Scripting
TradingScreen
TT
NYFIX

Job Details

VDart is seeking an experienced Senior FIX Protocol Engineer - Capital Markets & Commodity Trading to support and enhance our global trading systems in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. You will combine deep industry expertise in commodity trading, derivatives, and capital markets with strong technical skills in FIX engineering, EMS/OMS platforms, market data systems, and regulatory compliance.

Job Title: Senior FIX Protocol Engineer - Capital Markets & Commodity Trading

Location: Houston, TX 

Duration / Term: Long-Term Contract 

<>Required Industry Knowledge</>
  • In-depth understanding of global futures exchanges and exchange-traded derivatives lifecycle.
  • 8+ years in Commodity Trading, Price Risk Management, Capital Markets, or Investment Banking.
  • Strong knowledge of market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and liquidity aggregation platforms.
  • Proven experience with financial regulations: MiFID II, EMIR, FCA guidelines.
<>Technical Skills</>
  • FIX Protocol Engineering – order capture, execution, allocation, settlement.
  • Proficiency in Windows & Linux environments.
  • Scripting/programming skills: Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL.
  • Messaging systems expertise; ability to debug network protocols (TCP, multicast).
  • EMS/OMS vendor experience (TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen).
  • Regulatory initiative implementation (MiFID II, MAD/MAR).

Key Skills: FIX Protocol Engineering, Windows & Linux administration, Scripting/Programming: Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL, Messaging systems & network protocol debugging (TCP, multicast), EMS/OMS platforms: TT (Trading Technologies), NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen

VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving clients including Fortune 500 companies across 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals, we deliver innovation and results across industries. Committed to People, Purpose, and Planet, we are recognized for our sustainable practices through our EcoVadis Bronze Medal and UN Global Compact membership.

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