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Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Technology

Options Technology

On a mission to transform financial sector technology

You must have strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage projects independently, and show passion for innovation in financial technology.

You will develop and maintain PHP/MySQL applications, handle large datasets, implement APIs, ensure web security, use modern frameworks, and work with Docker in a collaborative environment.

Software Engineering

Cambridge

The successful candidate will develop tools for the maintenance and monitoring of our systems as well as other business functions within the Market Data Team. It is designed for graduates or final year students of a related degree in a Mathematics, Computer Science or similar area with experience through employment or equivalent collaborative project.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:<ul><li>One to two years’ experience in a related role or through equivalent collaborative project. This can include experience gained through placement or internship.</li><li>The ability to demonstrate previous work with PHP and MYSQL and large datasets (100GB+).</li><li>Working knowledge of at least one modern backend language (php8, nodejs, Python, etc.).</li><li>Understanding of OOP design, Microservice, API design and the necessity of constant refactoring and testing.</li><li>Experience of a modern web framework e.g. symfony, laravel, Django etc.</li><li>Knowledge of web application security practices.</li><li>Experience with container tools such as Docker.</li><li>Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science or comparable scientific discipline.</li></ul>We’re also looking for candidates with:<ul><li>Strong research, writing and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Desire to travel and see the world.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.</li><li>A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.</li></ul>

The successful candidate will develop tools for the maintenance and monitoring of our systems as well as other business functions within the Market Data Team. It is designed for graduates or final year students of a related degree in a Mathematics, Computer Science or similar area with experience through employment or equivalent collaborative project. We’re looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:One to two years’ experience in a related role or through equivalent collaborative project. This can include experience gained through placement or internship.The ability to demonstrate previous work with PHP and MYSQL and large datasets (100GB+).Working knowledge of at least one modern backend language (php8, nodejs, Python, etc.).Understanding of OOP design, Microservice, API design and the necessity of constant refactoring and testing.Experience of a modern web framework e.g. symfony, laravel, Django etc.Knowledge of web application security practices.Experience with container tools such as Docker.Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science or comparable scientific discipline.We’re also looking for candidates with:Strong research, writing and communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.Desire to travel and see the world.Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.Strong interpersonal skills.Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.

PHP/SQL Web Developer - Options Technology

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 PHP/SQL Web Developer
 
 Location: Cambridge, UK 
 Salary: Competitive
 
 Join our team of Web Developers in the Options Market Data Team!
 
 Working for Options
 
 Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success. We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.
 
 Who are we?
 
 Options is a leading managed services and IT infrastructure products provider to the global capital markets community. Founded in 1993, the company began life as a hedge fund technology services provider. Today over 200 firms globally leverage the Options platform, including the leading global investment banks, hedge funds and exchanges. We currently employ over 450 employees worldwide and are continuing to grow across offices in New York, Chicago, Belfast, London, Cambridge, Hong Kong and Singapore.
 
 Why Options?
 
 
 <ul> 
 <li> Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.</li> 
 <li>Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.</li> 
 <li>The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.</li> 
 <li>Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 The Role
 
 The successful candidate will develop tools for the maintenance and monitoring of our systems as well as other business functions within the Market Data Team. It is designed for graduates or final year students of a related degree in a Mathematics, Computer Science or similar area with experience through employment or equivalent collaborative project.
 
 We’re looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:
 
 
 <ul> 
 <li> One to two years’ experience in a related role or through equivalent collaborative project. This can include experience gained through placement or internship.</li> 
 <li>The ability to demonstrate previous work with PHP and MYSQL and large datasets (100GB+).</li> 
 <li>Working knowledge of at least one modern backend language (php8, nodejs, Python, etc.).</li> 
 <li>Understanding of OOP design, Microservice, API design and the necessity of constant refactoring and testing.</li> 
 <li>Experience of a modern web framework e.g. symfony, laravel, Django etc.</li> 
 <li>Knowledge of web application security practices.</li> 
 <li>Experience with container tools such as Docker.</li> 
 <li>Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science or comparable scientific discipline.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 We’re also looking for candidates with:
 
 
 <ul> 
 <li> Strong research, writing and communication skills.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.</li> 
 <li>Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.</li> 
 <li>Desire to travel and see the world.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.</li> 
 <li>A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.</li> 
 <li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li> 
 <li>Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 How to apply:
 
 Please submit a CV and cover letter to the PHP/SQL Web Developer role on the Options Career Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. The CV must be a maximum of two pages. The covering letter must detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.
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PHP/SQL Web Developer

You should have an HR-related degree or experience, knowledge of employment law, strong communication and organization skills, and a passion for fintech. Travel willingness and project management skills are essential.

You will manage admin tasks, assist in recruitment, maintain employee records, support onboarding, coordinate HR projects, process requests, prepare reports, and aid payroll and management support.

Undergraduate

People, HR & Administration

Belfast

<ul><li>Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.</li><li>We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.</li></ul>

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

People Team Graduate - Options Technology

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 People Team Graduate
 
 Location: Belfast 
 Salary: Competitive
 
 Join the Options People Team!
 
 Working for Options
 
 Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success. 
 We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.
 
 
 Who are we?
 
 Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).
 
 Why Options?
 
 
 <ul> 
 <li> Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.</li> 
 <li>Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.</li> 
 <li>The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.</li> 
 <li>Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 The Role
 
 The People Team Graduate will be responsible for performing a variety of personnel-related administrative tasks. The suitable candidate requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. There will be a combination of administrative, office management and secretarial duties as part of this role working across a range of organisational functions including travel, procurement and finance.
 
 We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
 
 <ul> 
 <li>Candidates must have or be working towards a HR-related undergraduate degree or have previous experience in a similar role.</li> 
 <li>Knowledge of legislation and employment law.</li> 
 <li>Ability to interact with individuals at all levels within an organisation and deal with sensitive information.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Typical Job duties would include:
 
 
 <ul> 
 <li> Collaborate with recruitment agencies to post job ads on careers pages and review incoming resumes.</li> 
 <li>Maintain employee records and update HR databases (e.g. new hires, absence reports etc.)</li> 
 <li>Assist with employee onboarding and inductions as required including presenting onboarding presentations and explaining company policies.</li> 
 <li>Coordinate HR projects, meetings and training seminars.</li> 
 <li>Process employees’ requests and provide relevant information.</li> 
 <li>Prepare paperwork for HR policies and procedures.</li> 
 <li>Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant information.</li> 
 <li>Prepare reports and presentations for internal communications.</li> 
 <li>Assist the management team with additional administrative support as required.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 We’re also looking for candidates with:
 
 
 <ul> 
 <li> Strong research, writing and communication skills.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.</li> 
 <li>Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.</li> 
 <li>Desire to travel and see the world.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.</li> 
 <li>A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.</li> 
 <li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li> 
 <li>Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.</li>
 </ul>
 
 
 How to apply
 
 Please submit a CV and cover letter to the People Team Graduate role on the Options Career Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. The CV must be a maximum of two pages. The covering letter must detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.
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People Team Graduate

You need technical proficiency in Routing & Switching to a CCNA level, a strong work ethic, CCNA certification, Linux and Python skills, exceptional communication skills, ability to work independently, passion for innovation, and project management skills.

You will implement, troubleshoot, and support network and security aspects, collaborate with global teams, deliver network changes, onboard new clients, and provide production support.

Bachelors

<ul><li>The role requires a flexible, engineer who is capable of managing multiple work streams in a fast-paced service provider environment, is keen to learn and has the right attitude. Teamwork and ability to work on own initiative is imperative for the role. This position presents a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience with different technologies across a variety of vendor’s equipment.</li></ul>

The role requires a flexible, engineer who is capable of managing multiple work streams in a fast-paced service provider environment, is keen to learn and has the right attitude. Teamwork and ability to work on own initiative is imperative for the role. This position presents a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience with different technologies across a variety of vendor’s equipment.

Junior Network Engineer - Options Technology

Junior Network Engineer

You must have customer service experience, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills, a Finance-related degree, strong research and communication skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organizational skills, desire to travel, independence, passion for finance technology, interpersonal skills, and project management ability.

You will be involved in financial planning, analysis, accounting, budgeting, reporting, transaction services, and more within Options Technology's Finance function.

Banking & Finance

<ul><li>The 2024 Finance Graduates will perform a variety of roles for a multi-national finance team. These roles, starting Summer 2024, are intended to be permanent.</li><li>We have a fresh new team expanding in our&nbsp;Belfast&nbsp;office&nbsp;and we want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.</li></ul>

The 2024 Finance Graduates will perform a variety of roles for a multi-national finance team. These roles, starting Summer 2024, are intended to be permanent.We have a fresh new team expanding in our Belfast office and we want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

Finance Graduate - Options Technology

Finance Graduate

You must have technical proficiency in Unix/Linux, knowledge of Kickstart/Jumpstart/PXE, Configuration Management with Puppet, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, script writing (Bash/Perl/Python), client facing experience, basic storage/SAN administration, exceptional organizational skills, desire to travel, ability to manage projects independently, passion for financial technology, and strong interpersonal and project management skills.

You will support, monitor, secure and scale UNIX infrastructure, perform daily maintenance tasks, ensure proper documentation, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Design

<ul><li>The role of the UNIX-engineer is to perform maintenance routines, troubleshooting and UNIX-installations. Candidates should be proficient in UNIX-based utility service programs and storage systems. The UNIX engineer will be responsible for managing direct attached or network attached storage technologies, improving hard drive storage requirements and systems as well as maintaining UNIX-based server-client systems.</li></ul>

The role of the UNIX-engineer is to perform maintenance routines, troubleshooting and UNIX-installations. Candidates should be proficient in UNIX-based utility service programs and storage systems. The UNIX engineer will be responsible for managing direct attached or network attached storage technologies, improving hard drive storage requirements and systems as well as maintaining UNIX-based server-client systems.

Options Technology

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