Murex Senior Performance Analyst

About the Position

We're seeking a Murex Senior Performance Analyst with 7+ years of Murex MX.3 experience to optimize platform performance in a high-availability trading environment. Join Luxoft, a top-tier Murex Alliance Partner, and contribute to our end-to-end project services across major asset classes and sectors.

Responsibilities

• Platform Performance Ownership

  • Continuously improve Murex MX.3 platform performance across multiple environments with a focus on PRE-PROD and PROD.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex performance and stability issues.
  • Ensure performance SLAs are met for intraday processing, risk calculations, and EOD/SOD cycles.

• Advanced Performance Analysis & Optimization

  • Lead detailed analysis of pricing and risk calculation engines, market data ingestion performance, batch scheduling, workflows, and dependencies.
  • Perform advanced SQL and execution-plan analysis for large Murex datasets.
  • Optimize grid configuration, JVM tuning, memory allocation, and calculation distribution.
  • Drive permanent fixes for recurring performance issues.

• EOD / Critical Batch Leadership

  • Own EOD performance strategy, ensuring predictability and scalability.
  • Reduce batch durations through architectural and configuration improvements.
  • Coordinate with business, infrastructure, and Murex functional teams during critical cycles.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for missed SLAs or degraded EOD runs.

• Performance Engineering & Testing

  • Define and execute performance testing strategies for Murex upgrades, new product onboarding, and significant configuration or infrastructure changes.
  • Establish baselines, benchmarks, and regression controls.
  • Validate scalability against forecasted business growth.

• Capacity Planning & Architecture Influence

  • Lead capacity planning and load modeling for CPU, memory, storage, and grid utilization.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations for infrastructure scaling.
  • Influence Murex platform architecture decisions with a performance-first mindset.

Requirements

Must Have

• Murex Expertise

  • 7+ years of Murex MX.3 experience, with deep performance focus.
  • Expert knowledge of Murex EOD/SOD architecture, risk and pricing calculation frameworks, workflows, schedulers, and batch dependency chains.
  • Familiarity with grid and calculation distribution models.

• Technical Skills

  • Advanced SQL performance tuning (Oracle / Sybase / equivalent).
  • Strong Unix/Linux administration and shell scripting.
  • JVM tuning and troubleshooting experience.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and performance diagnostic tools.
  • Experience working with large market data volumes.

• Soft Skills

  • Strong ownership mentality and accountability.
  • Excellent problem-solving and RCA skills.
  • Ability to operate calmly under pressure.
  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills.

Nice to Have

• Background in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, or Risk Technology.
• Experience supporting global, 24x5 trading environments.
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid Murex deployments.
• Murex Technical or Advanced certifications.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work remotely from Mexico.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

About the Company

Luxoft is a leading Solutions practice and a top-tier Murex Alliance Partner. We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered over 200 successful Murex projects across all major asset classes and sectors, including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.