A leading financial firm in Dublin is seeking a Site Reliability/Core Operations Engineer to manage and enhance their electronic trading systems. The role demands expertise in Linux and programming, particularly Python or similar languages. Candidates should thrive under pressure and be keen on innovative technologies within the fast-paced financial markets. A strong academic record and interest in high transaction environments are necessary. This is a full-time position based in the office. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Site Reliability/Core Operations Engineer Dublin Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. THE ROLE Virtu’s Site Reliability/Core Operations Engineers form a small, fast-paced global team dedicated to managing the deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of a sophisticated electronic trading system operating on hundreds of venues around the world. They are positioned at the very forefront of our technology’s interaction with the financial markets, requiring them to work well under high-stress situations and have an ability to react decisively and quickly in time-sensitive situations. This team is the first point of contact for all our external trading connections and, as such, they perform a dynamic mix of functions. This includes everything from counterparty support to risk management and system triage/optimisation. Our Site Reliability/Core Operations Engineers operate at a high-level in a Linux environment to solve complex technical problems and work with traders and exchanges to understand micro-market structure. A strong interest in the markets and technology is a must. This is a unique job opportunity to become an integral part of a fast-paced electronic trading environment. THE CANDIDATE: Excellent working knowledge of Linux environments Competence in at least one programming language – preferably Python / Bash / Perl / Go or similar. Ability to be cool under pressure and at ease in high-stress, time-sensitive environments Interest in high transaction environments and/or low-latency systems. Strong academic record Technical agility; interest in innovative technologies ALWAYS A PLUS: Working with financial systems; or knowledge of the world financial market place Experience with SQL Experience with configuration management platforms (i.e. Ansible, Puppet or Salt) Knowledge of networking, both TCP and UDP The role will be based in the office full time. THE PROCESS After an initial resume screening, select applicants will receive an online programming-skills test via email. This is to gain an understanding of candidate coding abilities. The sender will be HackerRank, a third-party evaluation service we employ, so please be sure to monitor your inbox/spam folder. Following that, successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. We look forward to learning more about you. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. The firm’s complementary core offerings—market making, client execution services, and trading venues—give Virtu a competitive advantage in developing and applying innovative tools that deliver efficiencies and performance across the organization. The Role As a Quant at Virtu, you will be working on interdisciplinary teams alongside traders, quants and seasoned software engineers. The environment is collegiate and collaborative, encouraging exposure to many teams across the globe. Apply your observation skills and modern statistical methods to identify and build predictive models Research and implement new trading strategies Analyze existing strategies to identify potential improvements Develop risk models and frameworks to manage portfolio risks Create tools to automate research tasks and improve visualization of complex data sets The Candidate PhD in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative field History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with strong grades Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers Ability to solve technical and/or quantitative problems under pressure Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically Programming skills (strong in Python and/or C/C++ but comfortable in both) Intellectually curious and self-motivated; ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity Strong drive for success within a collaborative team The Process After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank as a first step of the process. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to design and support high-performance servers for their trading platform. Candidates should have over 5 years in Linux/Unix administration and a strong understanding of networking and server optimization. This role involves analyzing and resolving server issues, developing infrastructure strategies, and working closely with internal tech teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment with significant opportunities for advancement and direct exposure to senior leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. THE ROLE Our trading platform runs on high performance servers distributed across data‑centres and offices throughout the world. These servers are highly automated and finely tuned to meet the growing demands of our business. Our Systems Engineers are responsible for designing, building and supporting these servers, working with engineers across our global groups to ensure that our trading platform remains the best in the business. We are looking to fill this role in our Dublin or London branch. RESPONSIBILITIES Analise, diagnose, and resolve of Linux based server issues. Create, test, deploy, and maintain packages, batch files, and scripts for the OS environment. Identify opportunities for optimisation in order to reduce latency and increase efficiency. Manage move, add, and change requests and configuration as needed. Liaise with internal technology groups and vendors as necessary to deliver optimum solutions. Assist in developing long‑term infrastructure strategies and capacity planning to meet future platform infrastructure needs. THE CANDIDATE 5+ years background in Linux/Unix administration. Kernel tuning experience. Strong understanding of networking and network topology. Knowledge of Kickstart, Ansible, Yum, Git, SVN. Understanding of NAS environments. Strong understanding of various protocols and services including NFS, DHCP, IP, TCP, UDP, TFTP and NTP. Strong scripting ability (Bash, Python etc). Experience with BIOS configuration. Analytical, innovative, problem solving and strategic thinker. Self‑motivated and proactive; strong organisational and time management skills. Able to manage multiple streams of communication (i.e. email, chat room, and in person). Must have high tolerance for continually shifting priorities. Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate work with various teams and vendors in addition to daily production support activities. Understanding of what milli‑, nano‑, and micro‑seconds are and why they're important. WHY VIRTU The opportunity to make an impact in a highly visible role within the firm A great place for upward and geographic mobility Direct exposure to the decision makers and senior leaders on the business side A company that’s investing a sizable amount in its technology department Teams that are passionate about continually learning, improving and raising the bar A community that values hard work as well as work‑life balance After passing an initial resume screening, candidates will be sent an online system administration test. We look forward to meeting you. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial firm in Dublin seeks a Quant to work with interdisciplinary teams on predictive modeling and trading strategies. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a quantitative field and strong quantitative, programming, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include applying statistical methods, developing risk models, and creating research automation tools. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial firm in Dublin is seeking an Operations Analyst to manage the clearance and settlement of trades. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has experience with programming languages such as VBA and Python. This role offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in the financial sector while working closely with various stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An established industry player in financial technology is seeking a passionate C++ developer to join their dynamic Core Development team. This role involves designing and evolving cutting-edge low latency trading platforms that are critical for financial marketplaces globally. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong C++ skills and a keen interest in trading and financial markets. With a meritocratic culture and a commitment to diversity, this opportunity offers a fantastic launchpad for a rewarding career in fintech, where innovation meets market efficiency. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. THE ROLE Our Operations Analysts are responsible for managing the clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of trades and positions on behalf of trade desks across the firm. Operations Analysts work closely with traders, finance, compliance, brokers and custodians, and firm customers to ensure timely settlement of trades, accuracy of books and records, and avoidance of unanticipated risk to both the firm and its customers. This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to further automate and enhance robustness of the firm’s operations workflows and to enable trading and customer offerings in new markets and asset classes. Operations Analysts not only become experts in the logistics and mechanics of trade clearance and settlement, but they also play a crucial role in the ability of the firm to conduct trading efficiently and safely, perform challenging and stimulating data analysis, and participate in the architecture of new systems and controls. This is a great role for a candidate looking to start a career in the financial industry, or for a candidate already in the early stages of a career in this space who is looking for a more challenging role with greater responsibility. THE CANDIDATE Bachelor's degree required; specialisation in math, computer science, business, finance or related disciplines. Experience with VBA, SQL and/or scripting (i.e. Python) preferred. Experience in operations, trade support, consultancy, or related experience is advantageous. Ambitious and self-motivated, with the ability to use own initiative. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; including effective troubleshooting in a fast paced, time critical environment. Strong communication (verbal and written), and excellent organisational skills are essential. THE PROCESS After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank as a first step of the process. This is to gain an understanding of the candidates coding ability. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Virtu Financial? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Final Grade * Select... University (current or previous) * Do you now, or will you in the future, need sponsorship from an employer in order to obtain, extend or renew your authorization to work in Ireland? * Select... I understand that after passing the application screening, I will need to complete an online programming test to assess coding abilities. * Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr
As a leading financial technology firm, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets as well as innovative, transparent trading solutions and industry standard-setting analytics tools to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space. THE ROLE Our Core Development team creates powerful trading tools, which facilitate the operation of a high-performance system, deployed in financial marketplaces around the world. Core Devs focus on the design and evolution of our low latency trading platform, internal messaging infrastructure, and connectivity to external trading destinations. THE CANDIDATE Good knowledge of C++ programming Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems is a plus Experience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments is a plus Interest in trading and financial markets Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent communication skills are required THE PROCESS: If applicant passes an initial resume screening, we will send an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank. After passing the programming test, we will contact you to arrange a phone screen. This role is based in our Dublin office with some flexibility to work hybrid. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Apply for this job #J-18808-Ljbffr
