smartTrade Technologies is a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector. Its clients primarily include investment banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and pension funds. smartTrade enables real-time computerized management of financial flows among these different stakeholders.

Joining smartTrade means becoming a part of an innovative and international company with offices in Aix-en-Provence, London, Geneva, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.

Skill development and career progression are top priorities at smartTrade, offering employees numerous opportunities for learning, advancement, and mobility. Sports and their values of teamwork, performance, and dynamism are integral to the company's culture.

Additionally, smartTrade is highly committed to continuously supporting various charitable and environmental initiatives. 

Position summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Engineer to join our Platform Product Business Group. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the high availability and optimal performance of our on-premises, low-latency trading infrastructure, which powers FxSpotStream and other critical technologies. 

You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to monitor systems, respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation efforts.

If you have a solid foundation in Linux/Unix administration, a passion for technology, and a desire to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain system health: Proactively monitor the health and performance of our FxSpotStream and low-latency trading systems, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact users.
• Incident response and troubleshooting: Respond to system alerts and incidents, perform thorough troubleshooting, and escalate complex problems to senior engineers when necessary.
• Drive automation: Contribute to the development and implementation of automation solutions to streamline operational tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Enhance documentation: Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for systems, processes, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate effectively: Work closely with team members in other locations to ensure seamless operations and knowledge sharing.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our systems and processes by identifying areas for optimization and implementing best practices.

Qualifications and skills

• Technical Expertise:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in system and network administration.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Operational Skills:
• Experience with system monitoring tools and techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Understanding of incident management best practices.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.