Orion Placement · 1 month ago
DevOps Engineer - Trading Systems
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$132K/yr - $177K/yr
2+ years expOrion Placement is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm that builds high-performance automated trading systems for global derivatives markets. They are seeking a DevOps Engineer to collaborate with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to ensure the stability and performance of trading systems and core infrastructure.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Collaborate with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to ensure the stability and performance of trading systems and core infrastructure
Design, build, and maintain automation for workflows, data pipelines, and system operations
Create tools that improve system reliability, observability, and operational efficiency
Troubleshoot complex issues across applications, networks, and operating systems in production and staging environments
Deploy and configure applications using configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools
Manage containerized environments and support deployments to on-premises and co-located data centers
Support database administration, monitoring, and performance tuning as part of overall system health
Implement and refine logging, metrics, and alerting to ensure rapid issue detection and response
Document systems, procedures, and runbooks to support repeatable, high-quality operations
Participate in on-call or rotation-based support for critical trading hours as needed
Qualification
Required
2+ years of full-time, professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a similar high-performance technology role
Proven experience troubleshooting application, networking, and operating system issues in production environments
Strong proficiency with both Windows and Linux, comfortable working in command-line and GUI environments
Solid scripting skills in one or more languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ruby
Experience with containerization technologies, databases, and observability best practices
Familiarity with data formats including JSON, XML, and Parquet
Ability to manage shifting priorities, handle pressure, and communicate clearly with multiple teams
Detail-oriented mindset with a strong emphasis on documentation and process
Ability to work on-site in the Chicago office and lift up to 50 pounds when required
Benefits
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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