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We are seeking a Senior Desktop Engineer / Architect with deep expertise in financial market data applications and trading systems. This role is responsible for architecting, packaging, deploying, and testing desktop applications in high‑performance trading environments—ensuring seamless delivery, stability, and optimal performance for traders.
The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with enterprise packaging tools, market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters), and a strong understanding of the latency‑sensitive nature of trading workloads. Exceptional stakeholder communication and engagement skills are essential, as the role involves close interaction with traders, support teams, and engineering leadership.
What you'll be doing:
- Package & deploy apps using Intune, SCCM, MSI/InstallShield across physical, VDI, and RDS estates.
- Test & optimize for latency, multi‑monitor/4K, and GPU‑accelerated setups; troubleshoot stability and compatibility.
- Support market‑data apps (Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon, ICE, CQG, proprietary): validate feeds and integrate with trading stacks.
- Collaborate & communicate with traders, support, infra and vendors; set expectations, surface risks, and drive decisions.
- Develop comprehensive documentation for packaging procedures, testing protocols, and troubleshooting guides.
What experience you'll bring:
Extensive experience in desktop engineering within financial services or trading environments.
Expertise in application packaging tools such as SCCM, Intune, MSI, InstallShield, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of market data applications (e.g., Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, ICE, CQG) and their integration into trading environments.
Experience with trading platforms and real-time data feeds with a focus on low-latency performance.
Proficiency in PC hardware troubleshooting and hands‑on skills, as well as experience with installing, updating, and managing system drivers.
Solid knowledge of driver management, including installation, updating, troubleshooting, and ensuring compatibility across operating systems.
Knowledge of Windows desktop environments (Windows 10/11), Active Directory, and Group Policy.
Familiarity with virtual desktop environments (VDI) and remote desktop protocols (Citrix HDX, Mechdyne TGX, Teradici PCoIP).
Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, VBScript, or Python) for automating packaging and testing tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, especially when working with time-sensitive trading applications.
Great to have
Experience in financial trading environments with a focus on real-time data performance.
Knowledge of GPU-accelerated environments (NVIDIA GRID, AMD vGPUs) for optimizing application performance.
Familiarity with network protocols and latency optimization in trading systems.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and testing automation.
IT certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or ITIL Foundation are a plus.
Who we are:
At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow.
what we'll offer you:
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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“Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day.
At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.”
Niccolo Spataro, CEO, NTT DATA UK
