Live Trading Systems Engineer - Real-Time Impact

OP Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

OP Recruiting is seeking a passionate Trading Systems Engineer based in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines operational support and engineering to ensure the stability and performance of trading systems. Responsibilities include real-time coverage, diagnosing production incidents, and enhancing system performance through automation.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering and strong skills in Linux, networking, and scripting. Competitive salary range of $175,000 – $225,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals.
• Demonstrated curiosity in technology through personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time coverage for critical execution systems.
• Ensure continuity of trading operations with urgency.
• Diagnose production incidents and coordinate across teams.
• Build automation tools for efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Linux operating systems

Network configuration

Server management

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

NoSQL technologies

Job description

OP Recruiting is seeking a passionate Trading Systems Engineer based in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines operational support and engineering to ensure the stability and performance of trading systems. Responsibilities include real-time coverage, diagnosing production incidents, and enhancing system performance through automation.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering and strong skills in Linux, networking, and scripting. Competitive salary range of $175,000 – $225,000 USD.