Integration Specialist (FIX Protocol / FIX connectivity / FIX onboarding / UNIX / LINUX / SQL) This role is 4 days a week in the office 1 day remote and could change to 3 days a week in the 2 days remote in the future Our client actively encourages diversity, equality and inclusion within its workforce and welcomes applications from a diverse background and all walks of life, REC Solutions Limited does not discriminate in regards to age, gender, national origin, religion or any other basis. An excellent role has arisen for a Integration Specialist with a well established financial services company based in the City, London. My client is the world's leading provider of on-demand trading and risk management solutions for the financial services industry, we are looking for a Integration Specialist to join a friendly, growing team. Integration Specialists work closely with clients and internal teams and play a critical role in the success of the Professional Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starting and highly motivated team player with strong core technical skills to join a well-established yet rapidly evolving company. The Integration Specialist will offer expertise regarding integration requirements and develop or configure sound technical solutions in a mission-critical production environment. Specialists must be able to drive projects to completion by anticipating the needs of clients ensuring the alignment of internal and external teams focused on the project. Who will love this job - Integration Specialist (FIX Protocol / FIX connectivity / FIX onboarding / UNIX / LINUX / SQL) A challenge seeker you want to shine above just meeting job requirements and welcome challenges to be pushed outside your comfort zone. A learner you want to be part of a firm that has constantly evolving technology. An independent self-starter you are a subject matter expert who is enthusiastic about providing technical expertise to clients and internal teams enabling comprehensive solutions to be delivered to the market. A client-focused mindset you care about clients and want to make sure they have the best possible experience during the implementation process. Job role - Integration Specialist (FIX Protocol / FIX connectivity / FIX onboarding / UNIX / LINUX / SQL) Understand simple to complex business requirements and design a technical solution to meet those needs. Install, deploy or configure the suite of products. Facilitate technical discussions and workshops for product deployment, project integrations and technical solutions for the suite of products. Work with internal teams to finalize project timelines and milestones, document ongoing progress and highlight concerns in good time. Ensure proactive communication with clients and internal staff, managing enhancement requirements and escalations. Code technical solutions for integration and product extension and enhancements to follow established guidelines for deploying into a production environment. Ensure Sales, Account Management, and Support teams have the appropriate technical information to sell and support product solutions including details of customized workflows or bespoke solutions. Produce and manage client-facing and internal documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues escalated by the L1 Support team. You should have Ideally 2 years experience Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) Positive attitude and a good work ethic Strong experience in a client facing role Integration or Support Knowledge of financial markets, companies, and products (Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Algorithmic Trading, Credit, FX, Volatility, etc.) DEC or Bachelor in Computer Science or computer engineering or matching technical skills Technical Skills Good working knowledge of and experience with: Linux shell, Perl FIX, FIXML XML/ATDL Networking/Connectivity concepts FIX Simulator (i.e., Verifix) Additional Preferred Skills/Experience Broker Algorithmic order flow Pentaho experience SQL Jira Confluence Other Considerations: Must be willing and able to be flexible with hours of coverage.