Trade Support Engineer/ Linux
Chicago, Illinois
Onsite
Full Time
$160k - $180k
Exciting job opportunity for a Trade Support/ Linux Engineer to join a leading financial technology firm. This is a full-time role located onsite in Chicago, IL. As their Trade Support Engineer, you will be doing 60% support and 40% Linux. In this position you will focus on optimizing and managing the production trading environment.
As a Trade Support Engineer, you will be responsible for installing and managing production trading applications at both the desktop and server level and actively supporting the companies critical trading activities. You will work closely with Development Trading and configure the trading system. Additionally, you will take on the challenge of automating daily and repetitive tasks, as well as learning and supporting the in-house third-party software applications in the production trading system.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
As a Trade Support Engineer, you will be responsible for installing and managing production trading applications at both the desktop and server level and actively supporting the companies critical trading activities. You will work closely with Development Trading and configure the trading system. Additionally, you will take on the challenge of automating daily and repetitive tasks, as well as learning and supporting the in-house third-party software applications in the production trading system.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and qualifications
- Familiar with Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.), automation tools, and proficient with the command line
- Experience with Python, Bash, database structures, and scripting techniques
- Ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
- Understanding of the importance of risk and compliance procedures and controls
- Team player with the ability to build relationships with multiple teams and offices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- On-call availability to work outside of core business hours or on weekends or holidays
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Linux system administration and automation
- 20% Python and Bash scripting
- 20% Database management and reporting
- 50% Collaborating with development, trading, and infrastructure teams
- 30% Troubleshooting and configuring the trading system
- 20% Automating daily and repetitive tasks
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- 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.