Talan is hiring an eTrading Python Production Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Type: Full-time Are you ready to step into a high-performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast-paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting-edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. What You'll Do: - Oversee the day-to-day production support for critical FX applications - Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently - Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades - Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low-latency capabilities - Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency - Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas - Participate in an on-call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments What We’re Looking For: - Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation - Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat), with a focus on performance tuning - Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment - Hands-on experience with: - Scripting: Python, Shell, SQL - DevOps tools: Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory - Monitoring: ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar - Networking: solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging Very keen to understand your: - Familiarity with electronic trading systems (FX or other asset classes) - Exposure to low-latency, high-availability trading environments - Project delivery experience in a production or infrastructure setting We need someone who is: - Strong communicator and natural collaborator - Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving - Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities - Self-starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly