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Production Engineer

Webull Financial - Saint Petersburg, FL, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-21

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Salary: USD 75,000 - 90,000 / annual

Webull is a leading digital brokerage platform serving over 20 million users across 16 regions worldwide. As a Production Engineer, you will be a critical technical bridge between global operations and engineering teams, ensuring high availability and resilience of Webull's 24/7 trading infrastructure. In this role, you will: • Proactively monitor Webull's global Order Management Systems (OMS) and mission-critical applications 24/7 to maintain 99.99% system stability • Act as the primary technical liaison between Back-Office Operations and Development teams; manage L1/L2 production incidents and spearhead root-cause analysis (RCA) for L3 escalations • Partner with the Client Services team to track, prioritize, and resolve client-facing incidents through the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and high satisfaction • Streamline daily technical operations and provide expert support for complex database systems and middleware • Design and build robust scripts, automation frameworks, or AI agents to eliminate repetitive tasks and enhance production efficiency • Collaborate across time zones to support global trading sessions, adapting to irregular shifts (including early mornings, late nights, or weekends) as needed This is more than a support role—you will champion operational excellence by resolving complex production issues, automating manual workflows, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to scale Webull's next-generation brokerage platform. The role is based in Webull's St. Petersburg Global HQ (200 Carillon Pkwy, FL), requiring in-person collaboration. **REQUIREMENTS:** • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field • 1+ years of experience in IT production support, SRE, or systems engineering within high-availability environments • Hands-on experience managing MySQL/NoSQL databases and middleware technologies such as Kafka and Redis • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or JavaScript) with a solid grasp of data structures and algorithms • Strong understanding of Linux internals and container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker • Self-starter mindset with the ability to maintain peak performance and clear-headed decision-making under high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios • Willingness to work irregular hours to support a global market that never sleeps **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • Previous experience in the broker-dealer, electronic trading, or fintech industry • Fluency in Mandarin and English to effectively collaborate with global engineering hubs • Familiarity with AI agents, LLM integration, or advanced automation for operational scaling • Broad knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and best practices • Exceptional ability to translate complex technical issues into clear insights for diverse stakeholders

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