Software Engineer – N-Tiered Software Developer

Wolverine Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Parental leave

401K plans

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Bonus opportunity

Free meals

Gym access

Company outings

Community support

In-house education

Job summary

Wolverine Asset Management in Chicago, IL is seeking a hands-on .NET desktop developer to join a small, talented team of engineers building new applications and extending existing functionality. You'll collaborate with traders and developers to implement robust solutions, leverage WPF/Windows Forms, and apply best practices in software engineering while delivering value to the business.

A bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent experience is required; knowledge of finance or trading is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in C# or Java with SQL Server
• Experience with WPF or Windows Forms
• Strong understanding of OO programming and software dev processes

Responsibilities

• Full-stack desktop app development using .NET and SQL Server
• Design, develop and support applications solving business problems
• Implement and uphold software engineering best practices

Skills

C# or Java

OO programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

Tools

SQL Server

WPF

Windows Forms

.NET

Job description

Description

Join a small, talented team of developers at Wolverine Asset Management to solve the business's problems with technology. You'll play a key part in building new applications and extending existing functionality, gaining valuable experience while helping us pursue the best coding patterns and practices. Knowledge of finance or trading is a plus, but not required.

Department: Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Join a small, talented team of developers at Wolverine Asset Management to solve the business's problems with technology. You'll play a key part in building new applications and extending existing functionality, gaining valuable experience while helping us pursue the best coding patterns and practices. Knowledge of finance or trading is a plus, but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Perform full-stack development of primarily desktop applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server, working alongside developers and traders in a dynamic environment
• Design, develop, and support applications that solve real business problems, applying strong troubleshooting skills to resolve software issues
• Implement and uphold best practices for software engineering policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering (or equivalent practical experience) and working knowledge of an object-oriented language such as C# or Java, plus SQL Server or a comparable relational database
• A solid grasp of software development methodologies and of requirements gathering, testing, and implementation from both technical and business perspectives; experience with WPF and/or Windows Forms is preferred
• A proactive, self-motivated problem solver who thrives on a team, contributes confidently in planning sessions, and keeps the end-user experience front of mind

Why Join Us

Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Long- and short-term disability

Additional Perks

• Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
• On-site gym with a subsidized membership
• Frequent company outings
• Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development

• In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
• Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

The base compensation range for this role is approximately $80,000-$120,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.