Support Engineer

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998,seeks a Support Engineer to join our Application Reliability Engineering team.

The Application Reliability Engineering team covers day to day operations and overall maintenance of Tower software infrastructure responsible for all front-office aspects related to global markets.

Responsibilities

• Solving problems by providing level one and level two support while managing a rich suite of trading applications
• Proposing and executing automation efforts to keep the operational burden low and to enhance reliability
• Monitoring daily reports and run of scheduled jobs
• Monitoring and reporting on the status and health of our systems
• Serving as the primary technical contact for the whole trading team, engaging in direct communication with traders and developers
• Participating in on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash
• Thorough understanding of Linux fundamentals and basic knowledge of OS concepts
• Experience with configuration management, source control, automated deployment
• Knowledge of SQL and use of databases
• Background in C++ will be a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Tower’s office is located in the heart of London’s financial district, and is easily accessible by public transport links. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
• 5 weeks of paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Pension, medical and dental, group life and income protection schemes
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.