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Contract DevOps Engineer (Algorithmic Trading)

Contract DevOps Engineer (Algorithmic Trading)

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

01-10-2025

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Skills

Python C# PowerShell SQL DevOps

Job Specifications

Role: Contract DevOps Engineer

Domain: Energy trading

Project: Algorithmic derivatives trading platform

Day rate: Circa PS800/d (inside IR35)

Location: London (hybrid - 3 days per week)

Contract: 6 months initial (multi-year scope)

X4 Technology are partnered with a global energy trading client, offering the opportunity for a Contract DevOps Engineer to join a small high-performing team working on an algorithmic derivatives trading platform.

You'll work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure end-to-end workflows run securely, efficiently and compliantly (MiFIDII, RTS6...).

You'll also optimise connectivity to global futures exchanges, integrate market data (Bloomberg, Refinitiv...) and troubleshoot FIX connections, EMS/OMS platforms, network protocols and real-time data systems.

Responsibilities for the Contract DevOps Engineer (Algorithmic Trading)

Deploy applications following best practices and manage vendor relationships
Monitor and troubleshoot systems proactively, owning reliability improvements
Work closely with trading teams to understand the full trade lifecycle
Develop and maintain technical solutions (Python, PowerShell, C#, and SQL)

Requirements for the Contract DevOps Engineer (Algorithmic Trading)

Proven track record of DevOps and application deployment best practices
Background in commodity trading, capital markets or investment banking
Strong knowledge of global futures exchanges, exchange-traded derivatives lifecycle and real-time market data distribution systems (RTDS, DACS, ADH, ADS)
Solid FIX engineering experience

Great opportunity to contribute to an innovative algorithmic trading platform with one of the world's largest energy trading players. Day rates circa PS800/d inside IR35 and interviews from W/C 6th October. Please apply online for immediate consideration.

About the Company

X4 Technology focus on helping you succeed by connecting the right people and providing the data and insights to help execute your strategic priorities. Our consultants will help you align your people strategy to your business objectives, and guide you with simplicity through the process. Core industries: Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences & Technology Get in touch to find out more: Contact@x4-technology.com United Kingdom: T: +44 2078 127 700 United States: T: (718) 360-0570 Germany: T... Know more