Wolverine Trading · 1 day ago
Data Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expWolverine Trading is seeking a motivated and technically outstanding data engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, optimizing data systems, and supporting developers and traders to ensure high-quality data delivery.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Pipeline Development: Design, construct, and manage scalable data pipelines
Architecture: Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources
Optimization: Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability
Data Modeling: Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture and database schemas
Gather requirements, design solutions, iterate on implementations with peers and business partners, participate in code reviews, and deliver products in a timely manner
Troubleshoot and solve the most complex problems escalated by support staff, developers, or traders
Provide insights on and help prioritize tasks to optimize, modernize, and simplify our system on your own initiative, as well as ways to improve usability and scalability
Document the requirements and usage of tools and systems
Keep abreast of emerging technologies, new language features, and new APIs or tools
Qualification
Required
Have 3+ years of experience in a data engineering role
Languages: Expert-level SQL and proficiency in Python, C#/.Net, or some other programming language
Broad technical knowledge with strong conceptual understanding of Linux sysadmin (bash)
Be organized, self-directed, and dependable. Be able to manage your own workload and provide reasonable estimates for task completion
Have superb analytical and problem-solving skills
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey design decisions in both technical and layman's terms
Familiarity with data pipeline workflow tools like Apache Airflow or similar
Background in performance tuning for data systems, including caching, indexing, and database optimization
Preferred
Chicago based employee is preferred. However, due to the non-standard working hours required, we will consider a remote employee with the right experience and skillset
Benefits
Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
Company
Wolverine Trading
Wolverine Trading is a company that offers asset management services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Wolverine Trading has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Harkness
COO
David Cavicke
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
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