Deskside Engineer Lead -NJ

About the role

Provide technical and operational support to traders and front-office users ensuring high availability of trading applications, market data platforms, and trading floor infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support trading and market data platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv/Eikon, Reuters, Fidessa, and OMS/EMS applications.
• Troubleshoot issues related to trading applications, market data feeds, desktops, laptops, and multi-monitor workstations.
• Provide onsite and remote support to traders in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Manage incidents and service requests through ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools ensuring SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with application, network, infrastructure, and vendor teams for issue resolution.
• Perform software installations, upgrades, user access management, and hardware deployments.
• Maintain documentation and follow ITIL-based support processes.

Requirements

• 4-8 years in Trader Support, Front Office Support, or Financial Services IT Support.
• Experience supporting Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Asset Management, or Brokerage environments.
• Experience supporting Bloomberg, Refinitiv/Eikon, Reuters, and trading floor technologies.
• Strong Windows/Mac devices support and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Citrix, Microsoft 365, and basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS).
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Pay

Annual salary range: $79,000 to $90,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Note: Visa transfer or sponsorship is not available for this role.