We are representing a premier and highly innovative organisation at the forefront of global financial markets. Specialising in investment management, trading, and technology-driven solutions, our client fosters a culture rooted in excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation. They are committed to leveraging data, automation, and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results and shape the future of finance. This presents an outstanding opportunity for professionals who possess strong technical expertise, a proactive approach, and a passion for automation and problem-solving. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are keen to utilise your current skills to make a tangible impact, this is the role for you. Overview: Our client is seeking a talented Trading Systems Engineer to join their team. Your existing experience with trading systems, scripting, and automation will be essential in leading the transformation of their trading, research, and development environments into a fully automated, systematic trading platform. Your understanding of trading workflows, performance optimisation, and incident management will be vital in ensuring their mission-critical systems operate smoothly on a global scale. They are looking for professionals who are confident in their technical abilities, eager to drive meaningful change, and possess strong problem-solving skills within a fast-moving financial environment. Key Responsibilities: Leverage your expertise to develop and implement an automated, multi-asset trading system that operates 24/7 across international markets. Build and enhance tooling for all phases of the SDLC, utilising your scripting skills for rigorous testing, deployment, and releases. Utilise your deep understanding of trading workflows to improve system performance, monitoring, availability, and reliability. Provide day-to-day support for critical trading applications, applying your incident management skills to minimise system downtime. Communicate complex technical issues effectively with colleagues across various functions, translating technical insights into actionable solutions. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience with Unix/Linux environments, including troubleshooting and optimisation. Strong proficiency in Python or comparable scripting languages, with a track record of building automation tools. Solid SQL skills for data analysis and system integration. Experience with FIX Protocol and an understanding of trading workflows within financial markets.