Senior FIX Engineer

Context

Within our IT recruitment activities, we are supporting a financial institution based in Basel in strengthening its Trading Applications team. To support the development, integration and operation of its trading environment, we are currently looking for a Senior FIX Engineer.

The position sits at the intersection of trading applications, market connectivity and technical infrastructure. It requires a strong understanding of banking and trading environments combined with hands-on expertise in FIX connectivity.

Your Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Customize, configure and maintain FIX interfaces and connectivity
• Define and improve technical processes and workflows related to order routing, market access and trade processing
• Implement, configure and test new functionalities across trading applications and connected systems
• Troubleshoot application, interface and connectivity issues
• Support integrations between internal trading platforms and external brokers or market systems
• Analyse incidents and requirements together with trading users and other business stakeholders
• Handle technical topics related to TCP/IP connectivity, TLS and encryption
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, trading and external provider teams

Your Profile

For this position, we are looking for a profile matching the following criteria:

• Previous professional experience within a banking environment is mandatory
• Strong hands-on experience with FIX Protocol and FIX interfaces
• Previous experience with trading applications, electronic trading or market connectivity
• Good understanding of trading processes and financial instruments such as Equities, Fixed Income, FX and/or Derivatives
• Good technical understanding of TCP/IP, TLS, encryption and Windows environments
• Experience in application configuration, integration, troubleshooting and technical support
• Around 5 years of relevant professional experience is preferred, although profiles with less experience and strong relevant expertise can be considered
• Higher education in Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences or a related technical discipline
• Knowledge of Python is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously
• Fluent English is required; German is an advantage
• Willingness to work fully onsite in Basel

What We Offer

We offer:

• A permanent opportunity within an established financial institution in Basel
• Exposure to business-critical trading applications and market connectivity environments
• A technical position combining FIX, trading applications, connectivity and business interaction
• Collaboration with experienced specialists across trading, application management and infrastructure
• A role with significant autonomy and responsibility within the trading technology environment
• Attractive employment conditions aligned with the candidate’s experience and technical expertise