Title: Deskside Engineer Lead – Canada
Location :- Brampton ON (100% Onsite )
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications market data platforms and trading floor infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications market data platforms and trading floor infrastructure.
Support trading and market data platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal Refinitiv/Eikon Reuters Fidessa and OMS/EMS applications.
Troubleshoot issues related to trading applications market data feeds desktops laptops and multi-monitor workstations.
Provide onsite and remote support to traders in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Manage incidents and service requests through ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools ensuring SLA compliance.
Coordinate with application network infrastructure and vendor teams for issue resolution.
Perform software installations upgrades user access management and hardware deployments.
Maintain documentation and follow ITIL-based support processes.
Experience supporting Bloomberg Refinitiv/Eikon Reuters and trading floor technologies.
Strong Windows/Mac devices support and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of Active Directory Citrix Microsoft 365 and basic networking (TCP/IP DNS).
Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow Remedy etc.).
Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
4-8 years in Trader Support Front Office Support or Financial Services IT Support.
Experience supporting Investment Banking Capital Markets Asset Management or Brokerage environments.
Compensation: We are offering an annual salary of 79000 to 100,000 At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an Work from office role with No Hybrid options in a client office based in Brampton, Ontario . Remote is not allowed
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.










