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Jobs In United Kingdom Trading Operations Engineer – Full-Time at Cargill

Job Overview

Position: Trading Operations Engineer
Location: London, United Kingdom (Also available in Geneva, Switzerland; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Schiphol, Netherlands)
Company: Cargill
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Category: Trading

Cargill is a global leader in food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products. With over 160,000 employees worldwide, Cargill impacts billions of lives daily. Join our team and make a difference in the trading operations sector as a Trading Operations Engineer.

Job Description

As a Trading Operations Engineer at Cargill, you will work in our Quantitative Execution Platform (QEP) team, responsible for building and maintaining trading systems for futures and options. This role involves algorithmic trading, providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level support for the QEP system, and collaborating closely with development and trading teams to ensure system stability, functionality, and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

1. User Support and Query Management

• Handle user queries related to the trading system, providing in-depth technical and business analysis.
• Manage the incoming and outgoing data feeds to clients, brokers, and vendors.

2. System Monitoring and Reporting

• Use tools like ITRS Geneos, Grafana, and OpsGenie to monitor the system and ensure smooth operation.
• Create and schedule End of Day (EOD) reports and manage system performance.

3. Problem Identification and Solution Implementation

• Identify and manage system issues, collaborating with the development team to resolve and improve the platform’s stability.
• Proactively address risks and enhance system monitoring through continuous improvements.

4. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Participate in UAT for new applications before they are handed off for production deployment.
• Respond promptly to trading desk inquiries, escalating to the appropriate team members when needed.

5. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of the agricultural trading business.
  • Experience with relational and distributed data systems.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools for reporting and insights.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to understand complex business requirements and collaborate with internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in application support within a financial environment.
• Strong knowledge of trading operations or a keen interest in learning the business.
• Familiarity with FIX Protocol, ITRS Geneos, Grafana, OpsGenie, SQL (MySQL), and UNIX shell.
• Experience with Kubernetes container management, Bash scripting, and Git/GitHub.
• Ability to manage complex scenarios and deliver solutions with a sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Work with Cargill?

At Cargill, we believe in providing our employees with an opportunity to thrive. By joining the Trading Operations Engineer team, you will have access to an innovative, dynamic, and supportive work environment. You will be part of a global team that delivers vital services to the agricultural and trading sectors. Along with career development opportunities, Cargill offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a strong sense of purpose in the work you do.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources to help with personal and professional challenges.
• Tuition Reimbursement: For continued learning and development.

How to Apply

Interested in becoming a Trading Operations Engineer at Cargill? Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter. Join us and be part of an innovative team making a global impact.

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