Referment is partnering with a leading pan-European trading platform to find a talented Unix Application Support Engineer to join their growing operations team in Madrid.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-performance, real-time trading environment, supporting critical systems that power financial markets across Europe and beyond.The RoleYou will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for supporting both production and test trading platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.This role is dedicated to application support, providing a great opportunity for those looking to apply their Unix skills to complex financial software systems. Please note that this is a specialized application support position rather than a pure system administration or cybersecurity role.This role is particularly exciting as the business expands into the US market, meaning you will play a key part in supporting international trading activity. To support these integral markets,



applicants must be available to work a late shift pattern from 16:00 to 00:00 CET. We operate a hybrid working model, requiring team members to attend the office 3 days a week.What You Will Be Doing- Monitoring trading platforms and responding to incidents- Troubleshooting, recovery, and root cause analysis- Automating tasks and reporting (Bash, Python, Perl)- Supporting application deployments and change processes- Working with financial messaging protocols (FIX / ITCH)- Analysing Unix system performance- Collaborating with Ops, QA, Dev, and Market Control teamsWhat We Are Looking For- Expert-level Unix/Linux command line experience is essential- Advanced scripting skills in Bash, Python, and/or Perl, with the ability to demonstrate strong scripting logic and constructs- Availability to work late shifts (16:00 to 00:00 CET)- A proactive mindset with a clear focus on application support over system administration or cybersecurity- Commitment to a hybrid worki

📌 Unix Application Support Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 remoteo
📍 Madrid