The FIX Connectivity team is a high-impact, client-facing engineering group responsible for the technical enablement of Electronic Trading.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of client integration-from requirement gathering and network connectivity setup to certification testing and production go-live.

Additionally, the role involves providing expert-level connectivity support across FIX platforms and managing client-specific customizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Integration: Lead the technical onboarding process for a diverse range of clients (including Quant, Institutional, and Hedge Funds) across DMA, high-touch, program trading, and Algorithmic Trading platforms.
• Technical Certification: Conduct FIX certification testing to ensure client systems adhere to firm-specific specifications and exchange requirements.
• Connectivity Management: Coordinate the setup and troubleshooting of network paths, firewalls, VPNs, and dedicated lines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary technical point of contact for Sales, Trading Desks, and external vendor technology teams.
• Support & Maintenance: Provide Level 2 support for client connectivity platform issues.
• Engineering & Automation: Identify opportunities to enhance the onboarding experience by developing or improving internal tools, scripts, and automated testing frameworks.
• Change Management: Manage the deployment of client-specific configurations and rules within a distributed, high-availability environment.

Basic Qualifications

• FIX Expertise: Deep understanding of the FIX Protocol and electronic trading workflows (e.g., DMA, Algorithmic Trading, and IOIs).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience in UNIX/Linux environments and proficiency in SQL and APIs for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting tools.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a "client-first" mentality and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent onboarding projects in a fast-paced, front-office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting & Programming: Experience in Python, Perl, or Shell scripting to automate manual tasks.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with global equities markets, including market structure and regulatory requirements.
• DevOps Tools: Experience with software version control systems (e.g-, Git) and CI/D pipelines.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

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