Python Engineer for Trading Systems – Collaborative

Old Mission; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision, <w

Free meals on-site

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick, and parentalLeave

Commuter benefits

10 remote days per year

Job summary

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm leveraging state-of-the-art technology to execute profitable strategies across asset classes. Chicago, New York, and London offices offer a team-oriented environment with constant improvement.

We seek Software Engineers who excel in Python to own and advance cutting-edge trading systems and applications, collaborating with quants, traders, and research teams to enhance performance and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional Python experience in a production environment.
• High proficiency in Python on Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with a knack for owning and driving exciting projects.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, showcasing effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Refine and advance trading systems and mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and research teams to bolster system adaptability and scalability.
• Develop innovative trading applications and tools.

Skills

Python

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm leveraging state-of-the-art technology to execute profitable strategies across asset classes. Chicago, New York, and London offices offer a team-oriented environment with constant improvement.

We seek Software Engineers who excel in Python to own and advance cutting-edge trading systems and applications, collaborating with quants, traders, and research teams to enhance performance and scalability.