Trading Systems Engineer - Flexible 5‑Day Shift

Drweng; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

DRW, a leading trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Trade Systems Engineer to support its trading technology. You'll work closely with teams to ensure system reliability and help resolve technical issues in a dynamic trading environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity with flexible shifts, including weekends, to align with peak trading times. The annual salary ranges from $85,000 to $125,000, coupled with an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trade support or related technical roles.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize trading systems.
• Respond to urgent technical requests from traders.
• Onboard new systems and desks effectively.

Skills

Trade support experience

Systems administration

Site reliability engineering

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Linux/Unix command line skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM

Job description

DRW, a leading trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Trade Systems Engineer to support its trading technology. You'll work closely with teams to ensure system reliability and help resolve technical issues in a dynamic trading environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity with flexible shifts, including weekends, to align with peak trading times. The annual salary ranges from $85,000 to $125,000, coupled with an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite.