Junior Market Data Engineer

DEEL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Unlimited PTO

Maternity/Paternity leave

Onsite gym membership

401K Plan with Match

Divvy bike access

Company events

Job summary

SpiderRock Technology Solutions LLC in Chicago invites applications for a Junior Market Data Engineer. You will learn and contribute to the SpiderRock platform, focusing on market data feeds, reference data loaders, APIs, and internal tooling.

The role reports to the Head of Data Technologies and blends development with client-facing software quality assurance. You will gain exposure to Windows C# technologies, AWS, and market data protocols, while collaborating with DevOps and IT teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years’ software development experience.
• Experience in financial markets is a plus.
• Experience with Linux, GPUs, low latency apps is a plus.
• Proficient in C#, .NET, R, Python, REST.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent programming skills and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate with end users and manage expectations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure tech environment.
• Independent project and time management.
• Professional, motivated attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and gain experience on Windows-based C# technologies and AWS technologies.
• Assist in debugging and analyzing market data feeds and APIs.
• Learn financial markets and market data protocols.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT and client support to troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in Agile development sessions and software quality assurance.
• Support integration for growing client base and provide software solutions.

Skills

C#

.NET

Python

REST

Debugging

Problem solving

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

AWS

Job description

Job detailsDepartment / DataSpiderRock Platform Services, LLC - Chicago OfficeFull-timeOn-site$110,000 USD - $135,000 USDAbout SpiderRock Technology Solutions LLCSpiderRock Technology Solutions LLC is the parent company of SpiderRock EXS LLC, SpiderRock Platform Services LLC, SpiderRock Gateway LLC, SpiderRock Platform Services UK Ltd, and SpiderRock EXS B.V. Together, these SpiderRock entities create and deploy some of the most innovative trading and risk management solutions, routing logic, as well as data and analytics services for global derivatives. Clients of SpiderRock are large asset managers, proprietary trading firms, bank trading desks, and other institutional clients located around the world.The Junior Market Data Engineer will contribute to the design and development of the SpiderRock platform. This role will learn, participate in engineering discussions, and contribute to the various components of the SpiderRock Market Data feeds, reference data loaders, APIs and software. This is a full-time salaried position in our Chicago office and reports to the Head of Data Technologies.WHAT YOU WILL DOLearn and gain experience on a variety of Windows based C# technologies and AWS technologiesAssist in debugging and analyzing our market data feeds, user APIs (GUI, MySQL, REST API)Learn about financial markets and market data protocolsWork with DevOps, IT and client support teams to troubleshoot issuesDeep dive learning sessions on the SpiderRock software philosophyLearn our Agile methodologyProvide SpiderRock development teams and business units with software solutions and ideasContribute to our client support team’s software quality assuranceAssist integration efforts for SpiderRock’s growing client baseWHAT SPIDERROCK IS LOOKING FORBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 1-3 years’ experience in software developmentExperience in the financial markets is a plusExperience with Linux, GPUs, low latency applications is a plus.Demonstrable C#, .NET, R, Python, REST skillsDebugging and problem solvingExcellent programming skillsStrong work ethicCommunication with end users, assessing requirements and managing expectations professionallyAbility to work in a fast-paced, high pressured technology environmentIndependent project and time managementProfessional, motivated attitudeStrong interpersonal skillsWHAT TO EXPECTHighly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structureHealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness)Discounted pet insuranceProgressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave)Wellness programsZen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompressWork with high-caliber and innovative professionalsAccess to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge areaMonthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events401K Safe Harbor Plan and MatchOnsite gym membershipDivvy bike accessA fun and collaborative environmentSpiderRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer