Senior Trade Platform Administrator

Job Description

IC Markets Global is one of the most renowned Forex CFD provider, offering trading solutions for active day traders and scalpers as well as traders that are new to the forex market. IC Markets Global offers its clients cutting edge trading platforms, low latency connectivity and superior liquidity.

IC Markets Global is revolutionizing online forex trading. Traders are now able to gain access to pricing previously only available to investment banks and high net worth individuals.

Our management team have significant experience in the Forex, CFD and Equity markets in Asia, Europe and North America. It is this experience that has enabled us to select the best possible technology solutions and hand pick some of the best pricing providers available in the market.

Role Overview:

Your knowledge of Windows administration, networking, and scripting will be critical in supporting platform operations and enhancements.

What We're Looking For:

• Install, configure, and maintain MT4, MT5, cTrader, and DXtrade servers and their associated components to ensure high availability, performance, and stability.
• Administer financial instruments by setting up, configuring, and maintaining new and existing products across trading platforms.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Risk, and Development teams to support system integration, platform enhancements, and the rollout of new trading products and features.
• Monitor the health and performance of trading platforms, performing routine checks, backups, and system diagnostics to ensure operational continuity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to trading platforms, coordinating with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders as required.
• Conduct regular system audits and proactive health checks to identify and mitigate performance bottlenecks and potential risks.
• Manage and maintain Windows-based server environments, ensuring system security, efficiency, and compliance with internal standards.
• Develop and implement scripting solutions (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate recurring tasks, monitoring functions, and platform maintenance routines.
• Support and optimize the underlying network infrastructure to meet platform performance requirements, with a focus on low-latency execution and secure connectivity.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for platform configurations, administrative procedures, and technical troubleshooting guidelines.
• Stay up to date with platform updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure adherence to current technical standards and regulatory expectations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: BSc or MSc in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role within the financial services or trading industry.
• Trading Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with MetaTrader 4/5 (MT4/MT5) and cTrader platform administration, experience with the DXtrade platform is considered an advantage.
• Technical Integration & Architecture: Strong expertise in MT4/MT5 platform integration, including server administration, gateway architecture, server migrations, and bridging technologies such as OneZero.
• Certification: MetaTrader 5 Administrator Certification from MetaQuotes is considered a strong asset.
• System Administration: Experience managing Windows-based servers in high-availability, low-latency trading environments.
• Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash for automation and task scheduling.
• Networking: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including troubleshooting connectivity issues and optimizing for performance.
• Data Skills: Familiarity with big data environments and experience in data analysis using languages such as SQL and Python.
• Monitoring Tools: Practical experience with monitoring solutions such as Zabbix, Graylog, or Kibana to maintain platform uptime and reliability.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.