OP Recruiting · 11 hours ago
Software Developer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOP Recruiting is partnering with a high-performance trading firm to find a seasoned software engineer who’s eager to build, optimize, and support the critical systems that power real-time trading. The role involves designing and implementing components of trading infrastructure, enhancing existing systems, and collaborating with quantitative researchers and traders.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design and implement foundational components of real-time trading infrastructure
Enhance and support existing systems responsible for market connectivity, stability, and performance
Develop tools that interface with various electronic exchanges and maintain reliable data pipelines
Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to align system capabilities with strategic initiatives
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, continuously improving system resilience and performance
Participate in technical planning and process improvement discussions
Jump into new priorities as the landscape evolves
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent track record), ideally in fast-paced environments such as financial trading, crypto, or algorithmic sports betting
Strong command of Python plus a compiled language such as C++ or Java
Comfort building high-performance networked applications with a focus on low latency
Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex, systems-level challenges
Clear and concise communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Self-sufficient but collaborative—able to thrive solo or in cross-functional groups
Consistent and dependable availability for mission-critical systems
Preferred
Bonus points for hands-on experience in live trading system development or exchange integration
Company
OP Recruiting
OP, formerly known as Objective Paradigm, has been a leader in tech recruiting since its inception in 1999, with a focus on executive and direct hire technology placements.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase