Technical Operations Analyst, Night Shift - Work From Home

Freddie Mac; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm offers a unique opportunity for a technical operations specialist to work remotely on cutting-edge low-latency electronic trading systems. You will collaborate closely with developers, quants, and traders to enhance system functionality while ensuring operational stability. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous integration, providing a dynamic work environment. Comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plans, are part of the package. If you have a strong technical background and a passion for trading systems, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience with low-latency trading systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support low-latency electronic trading systems for operational stability.
• Build and manage toolkits using scripting languages like Python.

Skills

Linux Operating Systems

Python

Network Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science

Job description

Employer Industry: Proprietary Trading

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary starting at $80K, dependent on experience
- 100% remote work opportunity, providing flexibility in your work environment
- Strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous integration within a dynamic technology team
- Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunity to work on low-latency electronic trading systems and collaborate with various functional areas within the firm

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Support low-latency electronic trading systems and ensure operational stability
- Build and manage process management and monitoring toolkits using scripting languages, preferably Python
- Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework
- Troubleshoot and prioritize complex network and systems issues from hardware to software applications
- Collaborate with developers, quants, and traders to enhance functionality of existing and new trading systems

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, or a similar technical field
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems
- Proven experience configuring and managing low-latency, high-availability trading systems
- Ability to triage and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python
- Familiarity with networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP, and UDP
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to build trust with trading and technology teams

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