Trade Support Engineer / Chicago Illinois

Motion Recruitment

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 88,000 - 178,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Generous Vacation Time

Training and Continuing Education

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Catered Lunches, Snacks, and Beverages

Casual Work Environment

Company Events and Team Outings

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Chicago, IL is hiring a Trade Support Engineer for a hybrid role that blends trading, technology, and operations. You will monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and support traders in a fast-paced electronic trading environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in trade support, strong Windows/Linux skills, scripting ability, and solid SQL knowledge. Expect collaboration with traders, developers, and exchanges, with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

2+ years in trade support or similar production role.
Experience on Windows and Linux environments.
Proficiency with Python, PowerShell or Bash.
SQL for data analysis and incident investigation.
Familiarity with JSON, XML, and Parquet data formats.
Experience troubleshooting production issues and documenting fixes.

Responsibilities

Monitor production systems and respond to incidents.
Support traders and operations in a high-performance environment.
Deploy and configure software in production and perform upkeep.
Document processes and drive improvements in workflows.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Python

PowerShell

Bash

SQL

JSON/XML/Parquet

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

A proprietary trading and market-making firm is hiring a full-time Trade Support Engineer for an hybrid role in Chicago, IL. This position sits at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations, supporting a high-performance electronic trading environment where reliability, speed, and accuracy are critical. The Trade Support Engineer serves as a front-line resource for monitoring production systems, troubleshooting trading issues, supporting traders, and ensuring seamless day-to-day market operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a technical support professional with experience in trading, financial services, or mission-critical production environments. The role offers direct exposure to traders, quantitative researchers, developers, exchanges, and clearing firms, providing a unique opportunity to deepen expertise in electronic trading systems while contributing to operational excellence. Candidates with strong troubleshooting, scripting, and systems administration skills will thrive in this fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges.

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of experience in Trade Support, Trade Operations, Application Support, or a similar production support role
Strong experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis and incident investigation
Familiarity with JSON, XML, and Parquet data formats
Experience troubleshooting application, infrastructure, and operating system issues
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process improvement habits
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements

Desired Skills & Experience