Trade Floor Production Engineer

Overview

On Site
Contract - Independent

Skills

Testing
Workflow
Network Security
Market Analysis
Algorithmic Trading
Linux
Build Tools
Computer Science
Scripting
Python
Bash
Communication
Collaboration
Analytical Skill
Real-time
Trading
Finance
FOCUS
Derivatives
Pricing
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Lower Merion, PA
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Trade Floor Production Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Production Engineer to join one of our automated trading desks. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with trading strategy and infrastructure teams to deploy and support cutting-edge technologies and strategies in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
What You'll Do
  • Develop and maintain monitoring scripts for production systems and dependencies (Python, Bash, Shell)
  • Partner with Platform Engineering to support server imaging, testing, and deployment workflows
  • Serve as a technical liaison between trading desks and cross-functional teams (network, security, market data, platform)
  • Monitor and support a highly distributed, automated trading system
  • Provide multi-level support to traders, quantitative researchers, and strategists
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of Linux-based build tools
  • Gain hands-on experience with market microstructure, system risk, and trading infrastructure
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Shell)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Willingness to work on-site 5 days per week
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with financial instruments and markets
  • Experience supporting production systems in trading or real-time environments
About Us

We specialize in trading across all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. Our desks combine market making and market taking strategies, executing millions of transactions daily to ensure liquidity and competitive pricing. Each desk is deeply specialized, enabling a nuanced understanding of the unique drivers behind every market.

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