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

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

Job summary

A top-tier employer is seeking a Technical Operations professional to support low-latency electronic trading systems. Key responsibilities include managing tools with Python and troubleshooting complex network issues. Candidates should have a BA in a technical field and strong Linux skills. This position offers a starting salary of $80K+ and a comprehensive benefits package. The role is remote-friendly, promoting a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and systems issues, ensuring high availability.

Education

BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, or a similar technical field

Tools

Linux

Python

Job description

Overview

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

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

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

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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