Software Engineer (Developer Productivity)

NJF Global Holdings Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NJF Global Holdings Ltd in Chicago is seeking a software developer focused on productivity systems—building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, local dev environments, and internal tooling. You will integrate AI-assisted engineering workflows to speed up builds and tests and work with engineering teams to remove bottlenecks.

Qualifications include strong Python, knowledge of C++ or Java, solid Linux basics, and experience with developer tooling and large-scale build infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and knowledge of C++ or Java, plus solid Linux fundamentals and CI/CD experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding tools and collaborative communication; CS degree preferred; trading experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain developer productivity systems including CI/CD pipelines and build infrastructure.
• Integrate AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate builds and tests.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve productivity bottlenecks.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Linux

Developer Tooling

CI/CD

Build Infrastructure

AI-Assisted Engineering

Coding Agents

Distributed Caching

Build Profiling

Flaky Test Management

Deployment Pipelines

Automated Releases

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Build and maintain developer productivity systems, including build and test infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, local development environments, and internal tools. Integrate AI-assisted engineering workflows, accelerate builds and tests, and work with engineering teams to identify and resolve productivity bottlenecks.

Requirements: Strong Python skills, working knowledge of C++ or Java, solid Linux fundamentals, and experience with developer tooling, CI/CD, or large-scale build infrastructure are sought. Candidates should have hands-on experience with AI coding tools, communicate and collaborate effectively, and preferably hold a degree in computer science or a related field; trading experience is a bonus.

Key Skills: Python, C++, Java, Linux, Developer Tooling, CI/CD, Build Infrastructure, AI-Assisted Engineering, Coding Agents, Distributed Caching, Build Profiling, Flaky Test Management, Deployment Pipelines, Automated Releases, Communication, Collaboration