Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented Front Office Technology Support Specialist to join our trading technology team at a leading hedge fund. In this role, you will work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and quants to ensure the smooth operation of real-time trading systems. You will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical applications to support trading activities. This is a hybrid role, requiring onsite presence in our Manhattan office at least three days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide production support for front-office trading systems, including trade execution, pricing, and risk analytics applications.

· Monitor real-time market data feeds, FIX connections, and trading platforms to identify and resolve issues proactively.

· Collaborate with traders and PMs to address operational issues and improve system reliability.

· Troubleshoot and resolve latency-sensitive or high-impact problems under time-critical conditions.

· Support integration with OMS/EMS platforms and ensure trade lifecycle processes run smoothly.

· Document incidents, maintain system knowledge base, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Required Skills & Experience:

· 5+ years of experience in C#/.NET development or similar, ideally in a trading or financial environment.

· Strong understanding of multithreading, low-latency systems, and performance tuning.

· Familiarity with market data feeds, FIX protocol, trading APIs, and OMS/EMS platforms.

· Experience with SQL Server and messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced front-office setting.

· Bonus: Exposure to equities, derivatives, or FX trading desks.

Note for Applicants: The hedge fund industry is fast-paced and high-pressure, demanding technical expertise and financial acumen. Expect long hours, rapid problem-solving, and continuous learning. The rewards include competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at a Hedge Fund.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about finance and technology, we encourage you to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.