Founded in 2018, Fasanara Digital is the crypto arm of Fasanara Capital FCA-authorised investment firm managing USD 5 billion. Fasanara Digital is exclusively focused on digital assets and is one of the largest, longest running and best performing market neutral funds in the space. We pursue a rigorous, technologically driven, scientific approach to trading.
We are looking for a Junior Trade Support Engineer to join our front office technology team. This is an entry-level role suited to a highly motivated engineer with a strong STEM background who is eager to work close to live, high-frequency trading systems. You will help monitor, investigate, and resolve real-time trading and infrastructure issues, working alongside traders, quants, and senior engineers to keep our systems running smoothly in fast-moving market conditions.
Responsibilities
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Monitor live trading systems and market connectivity across multiple venues
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Investigate real-time trading incidents, anomalies, and performance issues under time pressure
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Triage production problems and work with developers and quants to identify root causes
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Perform post-incident analysis and contribute to preventative improvements
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Build and maintain internal tools, dashboards, and scripts to improve monitoring and operational efficiency
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Assist with exchange-related issues such as order rejections, latency spikes, and data inconsistencies
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Help improve operational processes, runbooks, and alerting as the trading platform scales
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Gradually take on more responsibility for production ownership as experience grows
Requirements
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STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar)
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Strong problem-solving skills and a calm, methodical approach under pressure
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Solid programming fundamentals; experience with Python required
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Basic understanding of Linux systems and command-line environments
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Familiarity with networking concepts, logs, and debugging distributed systems is a plus
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Interest in real-time systems, low-latency environments, and how trading platforms operate
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Strong attention to detail and willingness to dig into messy, real-world issues
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Clear communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
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No prior trading or crypto experience required — curiosity and reliability matter more, but 1+ years of experience would be a strong plus
Benefits
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Our benefits include:
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Performance-related Bonus Scheme
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Private Medical & Dental Insurance through Bupa (including children's cover)
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Life Insurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Salary sacrifice pension with Hargreaves Lansdown (currently matched up to 10%)
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Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
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Emergency Parental Leave, Emergency Childcare & Nursery Benefit
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Charity Giving through CAF
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Annual Wellbeing Budget
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Team socials, annual Summer & Christmas parties, and other events throughout the year
