Deskside Engineer
*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.
The Salary for this position will be yearly 63,000 to 70,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits 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.
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.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
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.
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