Optiver Amsterdam

Imagine yourself, working in a superb high-tech learning environment with access to the latest hard- and software. As a result of the crucial role IT plays in screen-based options trading our IT department consists of more than 100 experts in Networks, Unix, Windows, Hardware and Software. We are scouting for a Trading Application Engineer to join our highly successful team.

What you’ll do
As a member of our Trading application team you will be responsible for the availability and performance of key trading applications and systems. This role involves technical trouble shooting, managing application performance and liaising with the end-user regarding requests.

Your combined skill in IT and Trading makes you the perfect person to run a complex trading environment. You are able to talk to our Developers, System Engineers, Network Engineers, Researchers, Risk Analysts, Architects and Traders. Together, you will look for the best solutions and make them happen. Your actions have a direct impact on our P&L.

You know what it is to take responsibility and always trying to find a better way to do things. Your knowledge and interest goes beyond IT, you want to know how things work. You are interested in Trading. You want to know -or even better- you already know what options and futures are.

What you’ll need

As a Trading Application Engineer you’ll need to:

• Have a strong interest in trading;
• Have (some) experience in Unix, Windows and/or databases;
• Have general knowledge about networking;
• Scripting skills like Bash, SQL, Perl, Python, VB script and PowerShell are appreciated;
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills;
• Have a hands-on mentality;
• Have a HBO/WO Bachelor or Master degree level.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Are you looking for a job where every day is different? Are you able to keep it together when your next decision might save or lose us tens of thousands? If this is the case you could be one of our Trading Application Engineers.

What you’ll get

A short overview of our benefits: salary above average, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, a premium-free pension, attractive profit sharing structure, training opportunities, relocation packages, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massage. In addition, we offer you the possibility to work in the USA or Australia.

Salary indication: approximate € 35.000 - € 60.000 per year, based on 40 hours per week, depending on experience and skill level.

Interested?

Trading Application Engineer roles are available for people who want to contribute ideas and solve interesting problems in a leading-edge technological environment. Apply directly via the APPLY NOW button. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. For more information contact Femke Huijbers on +31 (0)20 708 7000.

An assessment is part of the application procedure.

Key words: Application Engineer, Trading, Windows, SQL, Unix, Computer Science, Informatics, Financial Markets, trouble shooting, performance engineer, communicator, project manager.

Acquisition further to this advertisement is not appreciated