Associate, Production Support Engineer
Description
Who You Are:
We’re seeking a Production Support Engineer, ideally with experience in the financial services industry, to join our dynamic team in supporting mission-critical software systems. As a key member of our support organization, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the stability and performance of our cryptocurrency business lines, including trading, risk, and settlement functions. You’ll provide high-quality client support, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, and work closely with development teams to implement fixes and system improvements.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide front-line production support across various cryptocurrency business lines and functions, including client trading, lending, proprietary trading, trade settlement, and risk management.
- Work on automation projects to minimize manual effort and enhance the effectiveness of production support.
- Monitor system health and performance; identify and resolve issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex applications written in Java and Python.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement fixes and enhancements to improve system stability and performance.
- Coordinate with global counterparts to ensure seamless follow-the-sun support.
- Document and maintain support procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand and address their support needs, provide updates on issue resolution, and ensure client satisfaction.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in production support or engineering roles, preferably in finance, with direct exposure to trading system internals, post-trade processing, or real-time risk engines.
- Strong technical skills in SQL and at least one programming or scripting language, preferably Java or Python.
- Experience with incident response, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving in a production environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and provide outstanding customer service.
- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Fluent in English.
Bonus Points:* *
- Experience working with cryptocurrency or electronic trading platforms.
- Experience collaborating with global counterparts across time zones.
- Knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency protocols.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Relevant certifications in software development or IT support
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Competitive paid time off
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free virtual coaching sessions through Headspace
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
*Benefits may vary depending on location.
