DRW · 2 days ago
Trade Support Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$85K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expDRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. As a Trade Support Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow while supporting our trading technology, working closely with trading, infrastructure, and software development teams to ensure systems run smoothly.
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Responsibilities
Keeping trading systems healthy and available by proactively spotting and resolving potential issues
Responding to trader and engineer request with both urgency and understanding of the bigger operational context
Participating in the onboarding of new desks and systems, thinking ahead about how they’ll fit into the broader ecosystem
Learning the trading environment deeply so you can anticipate challenges and suggest improvements
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in trade support, systems administration, site reliability engineering, or a related technical role (internships or projects count!)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and ability to use common troubleshooting tools
Ability to think through and troubleshoot technical problems under time pressure
Clear communication skills, written and verbal
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for basic automation tasks
Experience with Linux/Unix environments (basic command line skills)
Preferred
Exposure to containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Benefits
Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
401k (with discretionary employer match)
Short and long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Company
DRW
DRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
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