Trade OMS - Systems Support Engineer

Permanent position at an investment firm in Boston.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Support Engineer to join our support staff and contribute in a variety of areas, including the monitoring, support, problem resolution and server configuration management for our research databases, vendor and custom built systems and in general all investment and trading applications that the group is responsible for. This is a full-time position.


Responsibilities:

-Ensure, coordinate and expedite successful completion of escalated support issues
-Support real time low-latency trading middleware environment.
-Support Trade Order Management systems.
-Identify, research and resolves technical problems pertinent to our applications and collaborate with the application development team or third-party vendors
-Build tools and utilities to automate data quality checks and system monitoring
-Acquire/build and maintains knowledge base for trading and investment applications
-Liaise with 3rd party product consultants as well as other groups in IT

Skills:

-College degree required.
-Extensive problem coordination and troubleshooting skills a must.
-Commitment to quality and customer service.
-Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems.
-Understanding of programming languages (Java, C#, Perl) and object oriented concepts.
-Understanding of relational databases, with emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server, data loading mechanisms and reporting.
-Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
-Experience with CRD or Longview Trade Order Management systems would be a plus.
-Experience supporting Execution Management Systems (InfoReach, FlexTrade, Portware, etc.) would be a plus.
-Understanding of financial market data would be a plus.
-Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
-Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks.
-Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly.
-Willingness to take initiative, seeing problems through to final completion.
-Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines.
-Flexible/on call to support off hours project and problem issues.
-High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature.
-HP SiteScope experience a plus.


Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.