GTS is currently seeking a talented Tech Operations Engineer to join the technology team of our FX Market Making trading division. As part of a team that provides round-the-clock support for our trading activities, this role will provide coverage of APAC trading hours. The APAC working hours required for this position are 6 pm EST to 2 am EST, Sunday to Friday. This role plays a critical part for the firm, managing and overseeing all aspects of the production trading system. Using proprietary as well as third party software and tools, our team’s mission is to provide top tier support to our traders and other teams in the organization by proactively monitoring, aggressively troubleshooting, and minimizing the impact of technical issues.  We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm, a curious mind, and an ability to work autonomously. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science or a related field, with a strong interest in finance and trading.

GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, all powered by the combination of market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. With roots as a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, the GTS family of companies are able to leverage the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today’s financial markets. GTS’s electronic market maker GTS Securities accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization. For more information on GTS, please visit www.gtsx.com.

• Own the production trading environment: deployment, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting
• Build and maintain the team’s tech stack that focuses on observability and automation of operations
• Liaise with exchanges and other counterparties on topics such as connectivity, trade activity, and other technical support issues
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to troubleshoot complex problems
• Provide best in class support to our traders
• Leverage proprietary tools and observability/DevOps software (Jenkins, Prefect, Grafana, Zabbix etc.) to identify and act on issues and drive improvements
• Improve upon and document existing processes and procedures

• Proficient in Python and/or other scripting languages
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• A degree in CS, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to cover APAC trading hours
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Excellent time management and an ability to multitask efficiently
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or time sensitive situations
• Reliable and predictable availability
• 1-3 years of work experience preferred, but not required
• Basic knowledge of foreign exchange & futures markets, trading systems is a plus

We're proud to employ some of the leading talent in the industry, and we work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality of life. 

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $80,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

What We Offer: 

• A selection of healthcare plans for you and your family, some 100% employer paid; with coverage starting on day one. 
• In-office perks – Free lunch daily and access to a fully stocked pantry (when working in the office). 
• Casual dress code (when working in the office). 

Unsolicited resumes: 

We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS