Technical Operations Analyst, Trading Industry Experience Required - Work From Home

Freddie Mac; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to support their low-latency electronic trading systems. This role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere. You will engage in a collaborative culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement. The position involves building and managing process management toolkits, as well as troubleshooting complex network issues to ensure high availability. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• BA degree or higher in a technical field.
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Proven experience with low-latency trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Support low-latency electronic trading systems across functional areas.
• Build and manage monitoring toolkits using Python.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.

Skills

Linux

Python

Networking Concepts

Troubleshooting

Education

BA in Computer Science

BA in Engineering

BA in Information Science

Tools

Scripting Languages

Job description

Employer Industry: Proprietary Trading Firm

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary starting at $80K+ depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere
- Engage in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, continuous integration, and test-driven development
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team, enhancing your professional network and skills

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Support low-latency electronic trading systems across all functional areas within the firm
- Build and manage process management and monitoring toolkits using scripting languages, preferably Python
- Collaborate with developers to improve operational stability and functionality of trading systems
- Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and systems issues, ensuring high availability

What is Required (Qualifications):
- BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, or a similar technical field
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems
- Proven experience in configuring and managing low-latency, high-availability trading systems
- Ability to triage, prioritize, and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues
- Knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, HTTP, TCP, and UDP

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with trading and technology teams
- Familiarity with continuous integration and test-driven development practices

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