Technical Operations Specialist

Job Title
:
Technical Operations Specialist

Location
:
New York, USA

Industry
:
Quantitative Trading

Our client is a leading quantitative trading firm based in New York, renowned for leveraging technology and data to drive innovative trading strategies. They are looking to hire a Technical Operations Specialist to join their elite trading systems operations group. This is an exciting, hands‑on role that involves close collaboration with developers, quants, and traders to ensure smooth operation of the firm’s trading systems.

• Production Support
  :
  Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure the stability and performance of the firm’s trading systems.
• Development & Reporting
  :
  Create and maintain front‑office reports to provide insights into trading activity and system performance.
• Strategy Deployment
  :
  Assist in the deployment of new trading strategies and features, ensuring their smooth integration into the firm’s infrastructure.
• Operational Procedures
  :
  Design, document, and improve operational procedures to ensure the efficient management of systems.
• Software Development
  :
  Participate in software infrastructure development, focusing on automation and process improvement.
• Coordination
  :
  Collaborate with IT groups across the firm to coordinate system releases, upgrades, and other operational activities.

• UNIX Environment
  :
  Proficiency in working within a UNIX environment, including strong skills in UNIX shell scripting.
• Programming Skills
  :
  Solid experience with Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Debugging & Problem-Solving
  :
  Strong software debugging abilities, with a meticulous approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Communication
  :
  Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse teams including developers, quants, and traders.
• Experience
  :
  Prior experience in a technical operations, Dev Ops, or site reliability engineer (SRE) role.
• Educational Background
  : A degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline is preferred.
• Additional Knowledge
  : A basic understanding of probability and statistics is beneficial.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, cutting‑edge environment with exposure to trading systems and financial markets.
• A collaborative work culture with significant opportunities for growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package and a focus on work-life balance.