Senior Software Engineer, C/FICCO Data - Real-Time & APIs

DRW Holdings, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401k with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Job summary

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Data Engineer to join their team in Chicago. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to build and maintain data systems that support trading activities and enhance decision-making. Key responsibilities include owning data products, ensuring high data quality, and providing support for both batch and real-time data processing. The ideal candidate will have a background in programming, experience in financial markets, and a passion for solving complex problems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with high-throughput, low-latency software systems.
• Ability to work with end customers and deliver production systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data solutions.
• Design and maintain systems for batch processing and real-time streaming.
• Develop APIs for intuitive data retrieval.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Financial markets experience

Linux systems

Data pipeline orchestration

Streaming platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Airflow

Delta Lake

Apache Iceberg

Job description

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Data Engineer to join their team in Chicago. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to build and maintain data systems that support trading activities and enhance decision-making. Key responsibilities include owning data products, ensuring high data quality, and providing support for both batch and real-time data processing. The ideal candidate will have a background in programming, experience in financial markets, and a passion for solving complex problems.