System Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer to join our client, a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank on a 12 months' contract with the potential to extend. The role involves providing critical support for large-scale, distributed systems, ensuring the seamless operation of our Equities trading business. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Incident and Production Support:

• Provide day-to-day production support for massive-scale, distributed systems, managing incidents and crises with precision and efficiency.
• Ensure a comprehensive approach throughout the entire incident management lifecycle , including root cause analysis and resolution.

Operational Risk Management:

• Proactively manage the operational risks associated with a complex and fast-moving Equities trading business .
• Monitor and measure system availability and health , ensuring system resilience and reliability.

Service Reliability Engineering:

• Support services pre-launch by conducting system design consulting , capacity planning , and platform reviews .
• Enhance or implement production support tooling to improve monitoring and performance.

Global Collaboration:

• Work as part of a global team spread across Americas, Asia Pacific , and Europe , collaborating with counterparts on local and global initiatives.
• Partner effectively with teams across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China, and India to deliver seamless support and innovative solutions.

Skills and Qualifications Technical Expertise:

• Incident Management: Solid knowledge and experience in the incident management lifecycle , with a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• UNIX/Linux: Proficient in UNIX/Linux environments , with in-depth knowledge and experience supporting applications in these platforms.
• Programming Skills: Professional expertise in at least one programming language, with a willingness to learn new languages and paradigms.
• Networking Concepts: Strong understanding of key networking concepts to troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to break down complex problems, communicate ideas clearly, and provide multiple solutions .
• Experience in supporting electronic trading environments , with the ability to manage and resolve issues under pressure.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to communicate technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience working and collaborating with global teams , demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Comfortable engaging business users and explaining technical solutions to non-specialist audiences.

Other Skills:

• Ability to handle multiple ongoing assignments, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, capable of contributing to a globally dispersed team .

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global team supporting cutting-edge trading technology in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for solving complex problems, enhancing system reliability, and collaborating with teams across the globe, we’d love to hear from you!