Junior Trading Operations/DevOps Engineer

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation, Sick, and ParentalLeave

Commuter programs

In-office M-F with 10 remote days

Job summary

Old Mission is seeking a Junior Trading Ops/DevOps Engineer to join the Chicago team. You will safeguard the performance of proprietary trading systems and own technical issues in in-house trading apps. The role blends SRE, Operations, and DevOps responsibilities.

You will deploy, run, and monitor latency-sensitive applications, automate infrastructure in Python, and triage live incidents in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with Linux and networking teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Math or related Engineering/Science discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong programming ability.
• High proficiency in Python on Linux platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, run, and monitor production latency-sensitive trading applications.
• Automate trading infrastructure/application management in Python.
• Triage and resolve live incidents in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Create and integrate monitoring and alerting.
• Work with Linux, network, and datacenter engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize trading performance.
• Assist with rollout of new products, systems, and exchanges.
• Conduct user acceptance testing across internal trading application stacks.
• Review incidents for recurring themes and feed technical requirements back into the development cycle.

Skills

Python

Linux

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Math/Engineering

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About The Position

Old Mission is looking for a Junior Trading Ops/DevOps Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago. You'd work within the technology landscape safeguarding the performance and stability of proprietary trading systems and related hardware, with direct ownership of technical issues in in-house trading applications. The role blends SRE, Operations Engineer, and DevOps Engineer responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, run, and monitor production latency-sensitive trading applications
• Automate trading infrastructure/application management in Python
• Triage and resolve live incidents in a fast-paced trading environment
• Create and integrate monitoring and alerting
• Work with Linux, network, and datacenter engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize trading performance
• Assist with rollout of new products, systems, and exchanges
• Conduct user acceptance testing across internal trading application stacks
• Review incidents for recurring themes and feed technical requirements back into the development cycle

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong programming ability
• High proficiency in Python on Linux Platforms
• Networking knowledge/interest is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and root-cause discipline
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn how systems fit together
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruption
• Strong teamwork and collaboration ability

Benefits And Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
• In office M-F with 10 remote days per year

Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $200,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.