Systems Engineer, Global Banking & Markets, FIX Connectivity

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

2d•$130,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

The FIX Connectivity team is a high-impact, client-facing engineering group responsible for the technical enablement of Electronic Trading. This role sits at the intersection of Business, Technology, and External Clients, focusing on the end-to-end technical onboarding of clients to trade global markets via the FIX Protocol. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of client integration—from initial requirement gathering and network connectivity setup to certification testing and production go-live. Additionally, the role involves providing expert-level connectivity support across FIX platforms and managing client-specific customizations.

Requirements

Deep understanding of the FIX Protocol and electronic trading workflows (e.g., DMA, Algorithmic Trading, and IOIs).
Strong experience in UNIX/Linux environments and proficiency in SQL and APIs for data analysis and troubleshooting.
Solid understanding of network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting tools.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with a "client-first" mentality and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent onboarding projects in a fast-paced, front-office environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Python, Perl, or Shell scripting to automate manual tasks.
Familiarity with global equities markets, including market structure and regulatory requirements.
Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical onboarding process for a diverse range of clients (including Quant, Institutional, and Hedge Funds) across DMA, high-touch, program trading, and Algorithmic Trading platforms.
Conduct FIX certification testing to ensure client systems adhere to firm-specific specifications and exchange requirements.
Coordinate the setup and troubleshooting of network paths, firewalls, VPNs, and dedicated lines.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for Sales, Trading Desks, and external vendor technology teams.
Provide Level 2 support for client connectivity platform issues, performing deep-dive analysis of FIX engine system logs and network captures to resolve production hurdles.
Identify opportunities to enhance the onboarding experience by developing or improving internal tools, scripts, and automated testing frameworks.
Manage the deployment of client-specific configurations and rules within a distributed, high-availability environment.