[Hiring] Senior Trading Application Support Engineer @EPAM Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Trading Application Support Engineer to join our team. The Trading Application Support Engineer will provide critical technical support to the trading desk and back-office operations specializing in bond/loan trading. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial instruments, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Deliver timely day-to-day technical support for the trading platform and Business-to-Business integrations.
• Engage with business users such as traders, portfolio managers, operations, analysts, and finance/compliance professionals to conduct requirements analysis, application design, and implementation.
• Uphold a high standard of the software development lifecycle with a strong emphasis on automated testing and regression practices.
• Create and maintain a professional-level internal knowledge base to support ongoing operations and knowledge sharing.
• Deliver training sessions for business users and onboard new joiners to ensure smooth adoption of tools and processes.
• Contribute to and reinforce the team's culture, overall vision, and mission.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional relevant experience, or equivalent work experience in the financial industry, with a solid understanding of, or strong potential to quickly pick up, financial securities, particularly bonds and loans.
• Strong hands-on track record with SQL Server T-SQL for querying, scripting, and data management tasks.
• Practical experience working with Microsoft SQL Server for supporting and maintaining trading-related databases.
• Proven experience with Python programming for automation, scripting, and integration purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and integrate new work into existing codebases while preserving stability and quality.
• Working knowledge of Linux, including commands, diagnostics, and resolving system issues.
• Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions for source control management and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong cultural fit demonstrated through teamwork, a proactive and self-starter mindset, a results-oriented approach, and integrity.
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal.

Requirements

• Prior experience with Everest is strongly desired, though not a strict requirement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for data integration and reporting.
• Experience working with XML, XPath, and XSLT for data transformation and structured data handling.
• Exposure to trading systems such as BlackRock Aladdin or Charles River.
• Experience with portfolio accounting systems, such as Geneva.
• Hands-on knowledge of job scheduling tools, including ActiveBatch, Control-M, or Autosys.
• Understanding of HTTP protocols and web API design principles.