Join Tower Research Capital as a Senior Support Engineer in India or Amsterdam, supporting high-frequency trading systems, enhancing Python scripts, and leading in-depth latency analyses. Minimum 8 years of experience in tech or support roles, strong Python programming skills, experience with Airflow DAGs, and familiarity with HFT systems and market data are required. Full-time, On-site opportunity in Gurgaon, India.
Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998 is at the forefront of the high-frequency trading (HFT) market. We believe in using innovative technology to create new opportunities in the world of finance and high frequency platforms.
We are seeking a proactive and technically adept engineer for our Support Team, based in India or Amsterdam. This role is integral to our operations, ensuring our systems and strategies are functioning optimally.
Responsibilities:
- Working with both Regional and Global support teams, ensuring efficient handling of issues, and providing timely solutions.
- Enhancing our existing Python script framework, driving its growth and contributing to the codebase.
- Providing support for high frequency trading systems, with an emphasis on market data and order routing.
- Leading latency analyses and performance investigations in order to improve the quality of trading systems.
- Developing, maintaining, and optimizing Scheduling tools ( Airflow DAGs) in line with business requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in the Industry
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid experience in a technology or support function, preferably in the finance industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience in Scheduling tools like Airflow DAGs.
- In-depth understanding of HFT systems, Order Passing, and Market Data.
- Familiarity with cloud computing infrastructure (a plus).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations.
- Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with teammates in remote locations.
- Willingness to provide after-hours support when necessary.
Benefits
Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, 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 performance-based bonuses
- 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on a daily basis
- Cab facility within Gurgaon
- Health club allowances
