{"id":1112449,"url":"https://alion.io/job/options-technology-graduate-market-data-engineer","title":"Graduate Market Data Support Engineer","company":{"id":181192,"name":"Options Technology","domain":"options-it.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/options-technology","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Data Science","role_family":"Data Science","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Cambridge, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":50000,"max_usd":101000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":12},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Bash","optional":false},{"name":"DNS","optional":false},{"name":"Kong","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T09:44:08Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-05","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T22:37:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"Graduate Market Data Support Engineer\nLocation: Cambridge\nSalary: Competitive\nJoin the Options Market Data Team in Cambridge!\nWorking for Options\nDeveloping 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.\nWho are we?\nOptions 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).\nWhy Options?\nGlobal travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Paris, London, Cambridge, Belfast and more.\nCareer Development: You will have access to professional skills development and technical training designed to help you grow throughout your career with us.\nHigh-Performing, Autonomous Teams: Join a self-sufficient, successful team where your ideas can make a real impact.\nCompetitive Rewards: In addition to a competitive salary, we reward our employees with a range of bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.\nThe Role\nWe are looking for Graduate Market Data Support Engineers to join our global support team. You will be the front line for our market data platform, keeping the servers and services that power real-time and historical data delivery healthy. This is a hands-on technical role combining server monitoring, API support, and Linux administration in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.\nTypical job duties would include:\nProviding front-line support to clients, helping them integrate with real-time market data APIs across multiple programming languages.\nMonitoring a global estate of servers and network devices, identifying and resolving issues both proactively and reactively.\nBuilding strong client relationships through regular engagement\nAssisting with the onboarding and certification of new market data feeds and client integrations.\nContributing to incident reviews, helping to document root causes and preventative actions.\nWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate:\nA degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.\nFamiliarity with Linux operating systems - or a genuine enthusiasm to learn.\nScripting experience in at least one language (e.g. Python or Bash), this can include experience gained through personal projects and studies.\nA basic understanding of networking concepts (how devices connect, TCP/UDP, DNS); hands-on experience is not expected.\nStrong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients.\nA curious, analytical mindset and a methodical approach to problem-solving.\nAn interest in financial markets or market data is desirable, but not essential.\nWe’re also looking for candidates with:\nStrong research, writing and communication skills.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.\nExceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.\nDesire to travel and see the world.\nAbility to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.\nA passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.\nStrong interpersonal skills.\nProject management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.\nWhat We Offer\nWe provide a competitive benefits package tailored to the technology and financial services sector:\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare support, risk benefits and digital wellness resources.\nFamily Support: Enhanced family leave benefits.\nProfessional Growth: Access to professional learning platforms and internal development programs.\nRetirement: Pension/retirement schemes to support your long-term financial planning.\nHow to apply\nPlease submit a CV and cover letter to the Graduate Market Data Support Engineer role. 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