Linux Engineer/ Trading

Exciting job opportunity for a Linux Engineer in Chicago's competitive trading technology sector. You will directly impact high-performance trading systems, while working for a leading financial technology firm specializing in proprietary, latency-sensitive trading platforms that demand technical excellence and operational precision. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology where microseconds matter! They are seeking a talented Linux engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

You'll collaborate directly with trading desks and engineering teams, optimizing mission-critical systems where performance improvements translate to measurable business outcomes. Enjoy competitive compensation, opportunities to implement modern automation solutions, and the satisfaction of seeing your technical improvements directly impact the bottom line. This role offers significant growth potential with exposure to specialized trading technology and advanced infrastructure.


Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Linux administration experience (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Perl)
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues
• Experience supporting application deployments and automation frameworks
• Working knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in financial services or trading environments
• Familiarity with latency-sensitive applications and performance tuning
• Jenkins or CI/CD pipeline experience
• Knowledge of trading protocols (BATS BOE, NASDAQ, MIAX)
• Cloud platform experience (AWS)
• Database query optimization experience
• Red Hat certification

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 70% Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
• 20% Database systems (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
• 10% Cloud platforms

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands On (system deployment, optimization, troubleshooting)
• 15% Management Duties (process improvement, documentation)
• 25% Team Collaboration (working with trading desks, dev teams, network engineering)

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.