• Address: Chicago, IL 60606 (map)
• Date Posted: 09/22/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Company Request Technology, LLC
Position Title Trade Applications Support Administrator CJ AppTrade
Job Code 2733374
Job Location Chicago, IL -
Description




Dynamic Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a . Candidate will provide support for applications and networks used by our Global trading business. The applications are predominantly Front Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping,

Booking Systems and Exchange Connectivity Networks.

The Trading System Administrator will handle configurations, testing, releases, installations, monitoring, and support of trading applications and the respective Back End systems. The administrator will also perform system and network troubleshooting and network optimization. The administrator will communicate with members in all departments, at all levels of the firm.

The ideal candidate will have Trading System Administration experience.


Candidates must have an excellent understanding of SQL, strong UNIX/Linux skills, and solid troubleshooting skills. The right candidate will also have 1st and 2nd level support experience.

The candidate must have ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize their workload in a highly dynamic environment. Familiarity with financial markets is highly desirable, but not essential. The candidate will be expected to gain new financial knowledge as needed.


Qualifications

-Minimum two (2) years of work experience in 1st or 2nd Line Application Support

-Solid troubleshooting skills

-Excellent understanding of SQL

-Excellent understanding Linux/Unix and Windows

-Familiarity with Scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell, awk, etc) is required. Also, experience in C++ is preferred.

-Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures

-Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

-Results oriented, highly flexible, team player

-Familiarity with financial markets is desirable


Required Skills:


Trade Applications Support Administrator

Desired Skills:


Non-Tech Skills:


About Request Technology, LLC:

Since 1984, Request Technology has been successfully placing thousands of people in rewarding IT positions throughout the United States. How? Experience is the key. REQUEST's executive recruiters are established Associate's, each with years of in-depth recruiting experience, many of whom have practical industry experience. They stay abreast of trends -- which offer you extensive knowledge of what's going on in the field. At REQUEST, our recruiters also partner with our clients - which include Fortune 500 companies as well as ambitious entrepreneurial businesses whose growth and success offer exciting opportunities. Our clients invest significant resources while providing their employees with the latest technologies resulting in development and career advancement.



Pay Rate: Bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Location: Chicago, IL -
Overtime Pay: None
Job Number: 35453399 : JS2192552/CJ-APPTRADE
Date Posted: 9/20/2009

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