Job Description

Senior Platform Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Prague

We are currently seeking driven and talented Platform Engineers who thrive on pushing the limits of technology to produce state-of-the-art trading applications. TT’s platform is the front-end screen of choice for professional derivatives traders worldwide. As a Platform Engineer, you will work on our award-winning trading platform, which incorporates robust, high-performance tools for spread trading, strategy creation, algorithmic and automated trading, black-box execution, high-frequency proximity-based trading, and more.

What Will You Be Involved With?

What you can expect during the initial training period (anticipated 3-6 months - the length of the training period might vary depending on the candidate).

• Work closely with the team to learn how our tools and processes facilitate development, testing and deployment of backend applications
• Gain understanding of our development process and begin bug fix and feature development
• Learn the operational responsibilities of our team, shadow team members during their on-call rotation and begin on-call rotation with a mentor
• Participate in recurring evaluations that will serve as checkpoints to ensure progress

What you can expect to be responsible for and continually own, after successful completion of the training period.

• Continue to support existing processes, tools and applications
• Develop and oversee rollout of new deployment features
• Continue to develop new deployment methodologies (e.g., containers and/or Kubernetes)
• Perform change execution and operational duties during on-call rotation (requires night/weekend work)
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews

What You Bring to the Table

• Development experience and proficiency with AWS, Python, Automation Tools (e.g., Github Actions), deployment systems (e.g., Chef), Terraform, Kubernetes (Docker)
• Comfortable in a Linux environment
• Experience designing and automating infrastructure: building, managing, and scaling AWS environments using Terraform, ensuring infrastructure is repeatable, secure, and well-documented.
• Ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment of both infrastructure and applications.
• Test automation, monitoring, NFRs, build quality first
• Clean coding style with emphasis on readability
• Familiarity with Git is a plus
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate to technical requirements
• Fluent spoken and written English, ability to communicate via whiteboard and produce architecture diagrams and documentation

What We Bring to the Table

• Fintech Market Leader: Join a global fintech leader in capital markets software and analytics. TT’s cutting-edge SaaS platform serves a broad range of clients across asset classes and geographies , positioning us as a critical player in the industry’s evolution.
• High-Impact Role: This is a strategic role with significant exposure. You will work directly with TT’s Chief Corporate Strategy and executive team on deals that shape the future of our company, making a tangible impact on our growth trajectory and the broader market.
• Growth & Innovation: TT is private-equity backed, with strong investor support to fuel growth and innovation. We have a bold roadmap (organically and via acquisitions) to expand our platform’s capabilities and global reach. You will be at the forefront of evaluating and executing opportunities in emerging areas like AI, analytics, and new asset classes.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-caliber, collaborative team that values initiative, open ideas, and agile execution. Our leadership prioritizes strategic thinking coupled with getting things done, an ideal environment for driven individuals. We celebrate successes and learn quickly from challenges, all in pursuit of building the “operating system of capital markets”
• Professional Growth: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities. As we grow, so will your career. This role offers a path to increased responsibility and leadership within TT’s organization.