OP Recruiting ยท 16 hours ago
Trading Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOP Recruiting is representing a leading technology-driven trading firm seeking a Trading Engineer to join their strategy development team. This role is crucial for maintaining the performance and reliability of trading systems while providing technical support to traders and developers.
Staffing & Recruiting
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus), databases (SQL and MongoDB), and data-driven analysis
Familiarity with enterprise Linux distributions such as CentOS, RHEL, or Rocky Linux
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Insurance
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