Front Arena Trading Systems Specialist (Equities & Derivatives) r-19317
12 months with option of extension
Zürich
Design, develop, test and maintain Front Arena-based trading solutions
Support electronic trading, market-making, order management and pricing workflows
Integrate Front Arena with exchanges, brokers, market data providers and internal systems
Support and troubleshoot FIX connectivity and trading flows
Develop automation and operational tooling in Python and PowerShell
Investigate and resolve production issues through root cause analysis
Contribute to code reviews, software quality and CI/CD processes
Work closely with traders, quants, operations and technology stakeholders to deliver robust solutions
Drive continuous improvements in platform stability, performance and operational efficiency
University degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
5+ years of experience working with Front Arena trading solutions
Strong knowledge of equities, structured products and/or derivatives trading
Good understanding of electronic trading workflows and exchange connectivity
Experience with the FIX Protocol, including session-level and business-level troubleshooting
Strong Python development and automation skills
Experience building Git repositories and developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with PowerShell and Windows-based environments
Knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems
Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
Experience with AMAS, PRIME, AFG and/or AIMS (candidates with a solid electronic trading background and a willingness to learn market-making platforms are also encouraged to apply)
Experience supporting market-making or automated quoting platforms
Knowledge of exchange connectivity and FIX certification processes
Experience with SQL Server and production support environments
Familiarity with Agile / SAFe methodologies
- 12 months with option of extension
- English: Very good written and spoken