TECHNICAL OPERATIONS ANALYST

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.

Job Function & Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment
• Develop automation tools to streamline operational processes, reducing overhead and enhancing efficiency
• Triage, prioritize and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues, ranging from low-level hardware to in-house software applications
• Work with development to improve the operational stability and functionality of existing and new trading systems
• Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework
• Understand and account for the needs of all stakeholders
• On call coverage in a team rotation 
• Support other key initiatives as the business dictates

Location

• Employee must be a US citizen 
• Work location in the US is generally flexible and subject to approval

Education 

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering

Required Experience & Skills

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Extremely proficient in Python development, including aspects of application requirements, design, implementation and deployment
• A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems
• Proficient in Linux
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively plan and prioritize 
• Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and related protocols
• Can demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to quickly build trust with trading and technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronic trading systems 
• Prior experience with Grafana or other data visualization tools
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket)
• Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server and Windows 11
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices in operational environments

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below. 

Base Salary Range

• $100,000 - $170,000 USD

XR’s Benefits Package 

100% Employer-Paid

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dental
• Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes

 Pre-tax Transit Benefits

• $50 stipend for each month
• Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs

Paid Time Off

• Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Continued Education

• Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
• 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses

Anniversary Program

• 5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
• 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
• 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice

Other XR Perks

• Option to Work Fully-Remote
• Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
• Access to Building Gym
• Regular Corporate Events
• Book Club