About the Company
AlphaGrep is a quantitative trading and investment firm founded in 2010. We are one of the largest firms by trading volume on Indian exchanges and have significant market share on several large global exchanges as well. We use a disciplined and systematic quantitative approach to identify factors that consistently generate alpha. These factors are then coupled with our proprietary ultra-low latency trading systems and robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes (equities, commodities, currencies, fixed income) that trade on global exchanges.
We are seeking a bright and resourceful individual to be based in Bangalore for one of our Trading Teams team. The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operational support and stability of our infrastructure.
Responsibilities
The role focuses on L1 level monitoring and support for our production trading applications and infrastructure.
The ideal candidate should
- Have hands-on-experience in providing 1st level monitoring and engineering support.
- Be familiar with Linux
- Be familiar with basic networking tools like ping, traceroute, etc.
- Have a basic understanding of scripting languages like Bash
- Working experience in Python is preferred
He/she will be required to participate in operational shift cycle along with other members of the team.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of strong hands-on experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
- The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for new technologies and ideas
- Good communication skills & time management
- Be proactive and plan for situations instead of reacting to them
- Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive
- Prior knowledge or experience of financial trading will be a plus
Why You Should Join Us
- Great People. We’re curious engineers, mathematicians, statisticians and like to have fun while achieving our goals
- Transparent Structure. Our employees know that we value their ideas and contributions
- Relaxed Environment. We have a flat organizational structure with frequent activities for all employees such as yearly offsites, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc.
- Health & Wellness Programs. We believe that a balanced employee is more productive. A stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation package are just some of the perks that we offer our employees
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What We Do
Founded in 2010, AlphaGrep is a quantitative trading and investment firm. We research and develop algorithmic trading strategies using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques, and trade them across all asset classes on over 30 exchanges globally. AlphaGrep comprises leading global market makers and is amongst the top market participants by volume on several exchanges and products. Coding, mathematics and statistics are at the core of everything we do. We analyze petabytes of financial market data to scout for minute inefficiencies that we then try to capture using our ultra-low latency trading systems and robust risk management. With the belief that value is created through innovation and not through imitation, we dare to face the uncertainty and ambiguity of exploring new frontiers. Join Us! Visit our careers page: https://www.alpha-grep.com/career/ Work collaboratively in a fast-paced and intense environment at AlphaGrep. We offer top-of-the-line compensation and perks including medical insurance, well-stocked cafeterias, gym and sports memberships, monthly office dinners, team outings, offsites, and a lot more! We cultivate a meritocratic, challenging and collaborative environment for our teams to always remain engaged and driven. At AlphaGrep, we don’t believe in tiring you with choosing an office outfit or a particular time to show up. We are always hiring folks who come with an ownership mindset and are keen on learning!
