Imported from previous forum
[ original email was from Adam Elkind - aelkind@comsys.com ]
Operational responsibility for the production systems supporting the global FX risk management and ecommerce initiatives. Role will also include the responsibility for delivering on projects to improve processes, infrastructure (e.g. application availability and performance), and short term tactical development. Provide technical support during large scale change programs, such as implementation of new trading systems or electronic trading initiatives. Research new technical solutions for trading desks. Local/global communication of issues to FX technology teams, both internal development teams and vendors. Partnering with local technology infrastructure teams. Part of a global team in New York, London and Singapore.
Activities:
• Operational support
• Documentation & training
• SLAs
• Metrics
• Issue tracking
• Release management (development to production handover)
• Application onboarding (into support arena)
Skills:
• Technical skills (Unix/Linux, perl, ksh, SQL)
• Exposure to applications developed using Weblogic, Java, J2EE, Sybase, Oracle, TIBCO RV, MQ
• Trouble shooting and problem solving
• Project management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• FX Business knowledge (Desirable)
• Support of trading and eCommerce applications
Team player