Omnesys Platform Lead

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced   Senior Infrastructure & Specialist   to join our India Equities Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the high availability, reliability, and performance of our mission-critical, high-frequency trading (HFT) infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in capital markets, hands-on expertise in Linux/Unix environments, deep knowledge of the FIX protocol, and a proven track record of supporting high-touch trading desks, Direct Market Access (DMA), and algorithmic trading platforms. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure operations, development teams, and business stakeholders to maintain a seamless trading environment.

1. Infrastructure & Environment Management Environment Maintenance:   Manage and maintain multi-tier UAT and Production environments, ensuring system stability, configuration consistency, and readiness for daily trading activities. Batch Scheduling & Automation:   Design, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot batch jobs using   Autosys   to automate critical operational workflows and data processing. System Operations:   Perform daily Start of Day (SOD) and End of Day (EOD) activities on Linux systems to guarantee environment availability for live trading. Database Support:   Query and manage relational databases (SQL, Postgres, Oracle) to fetch data, analyze table partitions, and support data warehousing requirements. 2. Application & Connectivity Support FIX Connectivity Management:   Lead the functional enhancement, configuration, and monitoring of the   FIX connectivity platform . Manage client onboarding, UAT testing, and certification of FIX algos. Trading Desk Support:   Provide on-floor L1/L2 production support to high-touch trading desks for equities, futures, and options, as well as DMA and algorithmic trading desks. Exchange Connectivity:   Coordinate and execute exchange connectivity tasks, including uploading exchange files, margin/position files, and participating in regular exchange mock trading sessions (e.g., NSE/BSE). Vendor & Developer Collaboration:   Act as the primary technical liaison with third-party application vendors (e.g., Omnesys, Traderpath) and internal development teams to resolve complex application bugs and deploy backend fixes. 3. Monitoring, Incident & Change Management Proactive Monitoring:   Utilize enterprise monitoring tools such as   ITRS Geneos   to track system health, latency, and connectivity, proactively addressing alerts before they impact the business. Incident Resolution:   Own and manage production incidents from detection through to resolution. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and raise/track tickets in   ServiceNow   and   Jira . Change & Release Management:   Schedule, coordinate, and deploy production changes, software packages, and drivers on servers during non-market hours, adhering to strict change control policies. Regulatory Reporting:   Ensure timely processing and transfer of operational and transaction files (e.g., OTR files) to regulatory bodies (e.g., SEBI) and clients. Required Technical Skills & Qualifications Experience & Education Experience:   Minimum of 7+ years of experience in production support, application support, or infrastructure operations within the Capital Markets / Investment Banking domain.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field). Technical Competencies Operating Systems:   Strong administration and troubleshooting skills in   Linux/Unix   and Windows environments. Scripting:   Proficiency in   Unix Shell Scripting   for task automation, log analysis, and data extraction. Protocols:   Deep understanding of   FIX Protocols   (session and application levels) and FIX configuration. Databases:   Solid experience writing SQL queries and working