Software Reliability Engineer I

About the Job :

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities, seeking a Software Reliability Engineer to join our Post-Trade team.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting and maintaining the next-generation Post Trade systems at Tower
• Working with trade support and developers across multiple regions to resolve production issues
• Leading or contributing to migration, automation of support activities.
• Diagnosing and fixing bugs on existing production platforms
• Documenting production issues and production interventions taken
• Supporting new execution venues, trading products, and data vendors
• Establishing certification criteria for enhancements and/or new products to be released into production and integrating them into the testing and deployment process
• Working closely with end users to understand their needs and providing technical expertise
• Contributing to the design and implementation of the support system to enhance reliability and self-correction
• Monitoring and reporting on the status and health of production systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-8 years working in a fast-paced environment, including diagnosing and resolving production issues working for a global team
• At least 2 years' experience working with Enterprise applications written in Java, Python, Linux shell scripting, and job schedulers. Strong knowledge of Java/Python is a must.
• At least 2 years' experience working with SQL (ie. MySQL, PostGres) and NoSQL (ie. MongoDB, ElasticSearch) databases
• Past role(s) within electronic trading and a thorough understanding of financial instruments including equities, commodities, credit, interest rates, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, futures, forwards, and options will be a plus
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  

Benefits:

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
  
  

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.