Desktop Engineer (Junior): $120k + Bonus/benefits (Fintech)

Job description

This isn't a standard helpdesk role. You'll be the face of technology on a live trading floor, working alongside dedicated Windows, Unix, and Networks teams, with a clear mandate to automate yourself out of repetitive work using scripting and AI tooling.

What you'll own:

First point of contact for IT support on a live, market-critical trading floorDesktop support across Windows and Unix/Linux workstationsTrading desk setups, multi-monitor rigs, and dealer boardsEnd-to-end user onboarding/offboarding in a Hybrid AD / Entra ID environmentAdministering Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), Teams, and SlackHunting down manual, repetitive BAU work and scripting it away (PowerShell, Bash, Python)Using AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to move fasterBuilding self-service and ticket-deflection into how the team operates

What you'll need:

1–4 years in IT support / operations / desktop supportStrong Windows (10/11) desktop support experienceHands-on Unix/Linux, comfortable at the command lineStrong scripting ability — PowerShell, Bash, or PythonActive Directory user management + SaaS/collaboration tool adminSolid grounding in networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN)Genuine automation-first mindset with real examplesCalm under pressure, strong ownership, great communicator

Sells

• Direct exposure to traders and revenue-generating teams

• Join a world-class technology-driven trading firm

• Broad technology exposure across Windows, Linux, macOS, and trading systems

• High level of ownership and autonomy

• Collaborative engineering culture with significant investment in technology

• Opportunity to automate, innovate, and influence the end-user technology stack

If interested, please apply with your updated CV.

Email: jhayne@hunterbond.com