Trading Engineer

Chicago, IL 60606

Category: Support Job Number: 23279

Job Description


Our client, a leading technology-driven trading firm, is looking for a Trading Engineer to join their strategy development team. This role is essential for maintaining the performance and reliability of their trading systems while providing high-quality technical support to traders and developers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues related to proprietary trading applications
  • Communicate incident updates and resolutions to users in a timely and effective manner
  • Monitor and analyze trading system performance, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues
  • Ensure system stability and uptime during trading hours
  • Develop automation tools and scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes
  • Conduct detailed investigations into complex system behaviors to determine root causes and implement optimizations
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability

Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in application support, site reliability engineering, or managing high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in a production environment is required
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash
  • Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus), databases (SQL and MongoDB), and data-driven analysis is a plus
  • Familiarity with enterprise Linux distributions such as CentOS, RHEL, or Rocky Linux is preferred
  • Self-motivated with a strong passion for engineering and technical problem-solving
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, traders, and other stakeholders

About the Client

Our client is a leading trading firm that operates at the intersection of finance and technology, leveraging cutting-edge research and advanced systems to optimize market participation. They foster a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment where engineers, traders, and researchers work together to drive innovation and achieve exceptional results.

The base salary range for this role is competitive and is complemented by a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave and insurance.

 

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