Jobs

Junior Systems Engineer – Quant trading

London – £60,000-100,000 + bonus

Quant Capital is working closely with a prominent and highly respected algorithmic trading firm to find a Junior Systems Engineer to join the growing team in London.

Our client is a major player in global markets, working with partners and trading venues to ensure consistent liquidity in various markets. With active trading across close to 100 venues, they handle a daily volume of more than $200 billion. Their focus on technology excellence and a collaborative culture without strict hierarchies makes them an excellent workplace for talented individuals.

The Role

This is a junior role where you’ll manage the technology directly used by our organization’s staff. This includes overseeing Windows and Linux desktops, Windows server infrastructure (covering active directory, application deployment, clustered enterprise database systems, monitoring, and automated build systems), audio-visual deployments, LAN, internet, WiFi network environments, and various enterprise applications (email, third-party productivity tools, finance-specific applications). We specialize in automation and this position offers a prime opportunity for individuals eager to rapidly advance their technology knowledge, making it one of the best jobs in the industry for skill enhancement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated support for staff’s use of technology
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new starters, role changes, and leavers
• Offer support for audio-visual, printing, and facilities
• Resolve and debug problems with users’ enterprise applications
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors during the installation of new systems

Skill:

• Demonstrated interest and capability in technology
• Experience in scripting and coding (Powershell/Python/Go)
• Strong customer support skills, including empathy, clear communication, patience, and active listening
• Linux and Windows Administration
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and efficiently multi-task