Senior Software Developer

Sunrise Futures, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and sick leave

Fully covered medical and dental insurance premiums

Generous 401(k) match

Daily catered lunches

Free gym membership

Flexible spending accounts

RTA commuter plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join a dynamic technology team. In this role, you'll collaborate with experts in finance and technology to design and implement high-quality software solutions for algorithmic trading and research. You'll tackle challenging problems, lead projects, and mentor junior developers in a highly collaborative environment that emphasizes scientific trading. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive and make a significant impact in the trading industry.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software development with a strong grasp of programming concepts.
Solid programming skills in C++ or similar languages.

Responsibilities

Design and implement software solutions for algorithmic trading and research.
Lead projects from start to finish, mentoring junior team members.

Skills

C++

OOP

Data Structures

Multi-threading

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Sunrise Futures is looking to hire a highly talented Senior Software Developer to join our technology team.

The Role:

Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams on our trading and research platforms
Designing and implementing high quality software solutions used for algorithmic trading, exchange connectivity, and research
Exploring and working with industry leading hardware and software
Working alongside industry experts in the fields of technology and finance
Lead/mentor junior team members
Taking ownership of and leading projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing
Working on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere

The Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field
5+ years of experience in software development
Solid programming skills and strong understanding of general programming concepts such as OOP, data structures, and multi-threading
Experience with C++ or a similar language
Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers
Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to take ownership and lead others

The Company:

At Sunrise Futures, we bring science to trading. We have built a perfect combination of an algorithmic trading engine, a scientific research laboratory, and a technology venture. We harness the combined power of our industry-leading research platform, cutting-edge technology, and highly talented team to produce algorithmic trading strategies in markets all around the globe. By putting a tremendous emphasis on scientific trading, we have had a growing profit stream ever since our inception.

Sunrise Futures is a mix of computer scientists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians – but in a nutshell – we are all problem solvers. At Sunrise we strive to maintain a highly collaborative and productive environment. By selecting only individuals who we truly believe are a good match for the firm and vice versa, we have built an exceptional team and workplace where everyone can thrive, learn and excel to their maximum potential.

The Benefits: