Level 2 Production/Trading Support Analyst

BC Forward

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68–$68.25 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Automation, Business Solutions, Change Management, Communication Skills, Financial Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Grid Computing, Identify Issues, Information Technology Consulting, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Oracle Solaris (fka Sun Microsystems Solaris), Perl Programming Language, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Release Management/Engineering, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Tableau, Testing, Trading Systems, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Application Programmer IIILocation: Chicago, ILDuration: Contract - 12 monthsPay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)Job ID: 373785About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Second Shift MAPS Finance Risk Analyst to join our dynamic team supporting FICC and Markets lines of business. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in front-office trading support, incident/problem/change management, and production stability and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems, coordinate high-impact incident restoration, and drive efficiency through tooling and automation.Responsibilities:Serve as first point of contact for business requests and reported impact during second shift.Monitor and manage alerts for critical trading system environments with ITRS Enterprise and related tools.Lead and execute release implementations and perform post-release testing.Build and maintain effective partnerships with business stakeholders, application development, and infrastructure teams.Troubleshoot complex issues across applications, infrastructure, and data flows.Proactively identify problem hotspots and drive resolutions to improve stability.Develop scripts and tools to enhance efficiency, reporting, and automation.Facilitate daily technical change meetings and ensure adherence to Change Management procedures.Required Skills & Qualifications:Proficiency with Linux and Windows; working knowledge of Solaris.Scripting with Unix shell, Python, Perl, and SQL at an intermediate level, including joins and aggregations.Experience in incident, problem, and release management within high-pressure trading environments.Understanding of grid computing, batch management, and core infrastructure disciplines such as network, server, storage, and messaging.Ability to generate reports using Tableau and MS Office and communicate findings clearly.Well-rounded understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and strict adherence to Change Management policies.Demonstrated experience supporting traders and coordinating restoration efforts for high-impact incidents.Preferred Skills:FICC product exposure and Markets front-office support experience.Experience with ITRS Enterprise monitoring configuration and tuning.Why BCforward?At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:Competitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for growth with global clientsA supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and peopleExposure to cutting-edge technologies and projectsAbout Our CommitmentBCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Interested? Apply Now!If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

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