Front-Office Trading Systems Engineer

Engtal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Technical Trade Support Engineer to provide crucial front-office support in a high-pressure trading environment. The candidate will ensure the smooth operation of proprietary trading systems, troubleshoot market data feeds, and automate processes with Python and Bash. This role requires strong technical skills, a service-oriented mindset, and experience in trading support. The position is full-time, based in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial services or trading support roles.
• Strong experience in Python and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for trading systems and market data feeds.
• Communicate directly with traders and external partners.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash.

Skills

Python scripting

Bash scripting

SQL proficiency

Linux/Unix command line

Version control systems (Git/GitHub)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking a Technical Trade Support Engineer to provide crucial front-office support in a high-pressure trading environment. The candidate will ensure the smooth operation of proprietary trading systems, troubleshoot market data feeds, and automate processes with Python and Bash. This role requires strong technical skills, a service-oriented mindset, and experience in trading support. The position is full-time, based in Chicago, Illinois.