Trading Systems Engineer

ppWithin our IT recruitment activities, we are supporting a financial institution based in Canton Basel in strengthening its Trading Applications team. To support the development, integration and operation of its trading environment, we are currently looking for a Senior Trading systems Engineer. /ppThe position sits at the intersection of trading applications, market connectivity and technical infrastructure. It requires a strong understanding of banking and trading environments combined with hands‑on expertise in FIX connectivity. /ph3Your Responsibilities /h3pYour main responsibilities will include: /pulliCustomize, configure and maintain FIX interfaces and connectivity /liliDefine and improve technical processes and workflows related to order routing, market access and trade processing /liliImplement, configure and test new functionalities across trading applications and connected systems /liliTroubleshoot application, interface and connectivity issues /liliSupport integrations between internal trading platforms and external brokers or market systems /liliAnalyse incidents and requirements together with trading users and other business stakeholders /liliHandle technical topics related to TCP/IP connectivity, TLS and encryption /liliCreate and maintain technical documentation /liliCollaborate with application, infrastructure, trading and external provider teams /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3pFor this position, we are looking for a profile matching the following criteria: /pulliPrevious professional experience within a banking environment is mandatory /liliStrong hands‑on experience with FIX Protocol and FIX interfaces /liliPrevious experience with trading applications, electronic trading or market connectivity /liliGood understanding of trading processes and financial instruments such as Equities, Fixed Income, FX and/or Derivatives /liliGood technical understanding of TCP/IP, TLS, encryption and Windows environments /liliExperience in application configuration, integration, troubleshooting and technical support /liliAround 5 years of relevant professional experience is preferred, although profiles with less experience and strong relevant expertise can be considered /liliHigher education in Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences or a related technical discipline /liliKnowledge of Python is an advantage /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously /liliFluent English is required; German is an advantage /liliWillingness to work fully onsite in Canton Basel /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3pWe offer: /pulliA permanent opportunity within an established financial institution in Canton Basel /liliExposure to business-critical trading applications and market connectivity environments /liliA technical position combining FIX, trading applications, connectivity and business interaction /liliCollaboration with experienced specialists across trading, application management and infrastructure /liliA role with significant autonomy and responsibility within the trading technology environment /liliAttractive employment conditions aligned with the candidate’s experience and technical expertise /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr