Junior Trading Operations Engineer (Linux | MySQL)

Description

Support the systems and workflows that keep a live trading desk running. You’ll be the first line of defence for trading applications, databases and Linux servers—monitoring health, resolving incidents and automating routine operational tasks.

This is an ideal entry point into trading technology for engineers who enjoy Linux, SQL and process-driven problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line support for trading applications and Linux servers used by traders and researchers.
  • Monitor system health, job schedules and data feeds; perform start-of-day and end-of-day checks.
  • Write and optimise MySQL queries to investigate issues, validate data and produce operational reports.
  • Triage incidents via a ticketing system, follow runbooks and escalate to developers/infrastructure teams when needed.
  • Automate routine tasks (log rotation, data loads, reconciliations) using shell scripts and basic tooling.

Required Skills

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related STEM field, or demonstrable self-taught experience.
  • Solid Linux/Unix fundamentals: command line, processes, logs, permissions, basic networking.
  • Practical SQL experience with MySQL (or similar): SELECT/JOIN/GROUP BY, filtering, aggregations, basic indexing.

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