Front Office Developer - Pipeline

Chicago Trading Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Paid parental leave

Free meals

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company is seeking a Front Office Developer to work closely with traders and technologists. This role will involve delivering high-performance solutions, ensuring systems critical to the firm’s success. Strong knowledge of Java and/or Python is required, with an understanding of the financial industry as a plus.

The compensation ranges from $150,000 to $250,000, along with additional benefits such as generous time off, insurance coverage, and wellness reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work individually or in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge in Java and/or Python.
• Ability to triage issues and drive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technology teams to support business partners.
• Stay updated on product features and technology trends.
• Architect high performance full stack solutions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge in Java

Knowledge in Python

Experience in Financial Industry

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting‑edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide – making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward‑thinking traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

As a Front Office Developer you will have an opportunity to work closely with traders, quants and talented technologists to deliver value at the very heart of our ecosystem. You will work on systems that are critical to the success of CTC. Collaboration, flexibility and attention to detail will be the key attributes vital to your success.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with other technology teams to use existing services and solutions in support of your business partners
• Stay up to date on product features, technology, and computing trends
• Collaborate with traders, quants and technologists to drive requirements
• Architect high performance full stack solutions to tackle business problems
• Participate and share your expertise during design and code reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Ability to create pragmatic solutions that balance tactical and strategic needs
• Ability to quickly triage issues and drive resolution effort through completion
• Strong knowledge in Java and/or Python
• Baseline knowledge in Python if Java is the language of strength
• Experience in the Financial Industry (options experience) is a strong plus

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $150,000—$250,000 USD. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Our Benefits

We strongly believe in the well‑being of our employees and their families, so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally: generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. (Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and ensures each person feels included, engaged and empowered. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform job functions, and receive other employment privileges. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence, as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are used to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.