Deskside Engineer - DE

Deskside Engineer

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications market data platforms and trading floor infrastructure.

Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications market data platforms and trading floor infrastructure.

Support trading and market data platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal Refinitiv/Eikon Reuters Fidessa and OMS/EMS applications.

Troubleshoot issues related to trading applications market data feeds desktops laptops and multi-monitor workstations.

Provide onsite and remote support to traders in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Manage incidents and service requests through Service Now or similar ITSM tools ensuring SLA compliance.

Coordinate with application network infrastructure and vendor teams for issue resolution.

Perform software installations upgrades user access management and hardware deployments.

Maintain documentation and follow ITIL-based support processes.

Experience supporting Bloomberg Refinitiv/Eikon Reuters and trading floor technologies.

Strong Windows/Mac devices support and troubleshooting skills.

Knowledge of Active Directory Citrix Microsoft 365 and basic networking (TCP/IP DNS).

Familiarity with ITSM tools (Service Now Remedy etc.).

Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

4-8 years in Trader Support Front Office Support or Financial Services IT Support.

Experience supporting Investment Banking Capital Markets Asset Management or Brokerage environments.

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world.

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Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

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