Trading Systems Engineer - Hybrid (Linux & Automation)

Intec Select; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Chicago/NYC offices

Limited on-call

Job summary

Intec Select partners with a leading proprietary trading firm to hire a Trading Systems Engineer who will support business-critical trading apps, ensure uptime, and resolve production issues. You will work with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers Chicago and New York City, hybrid work with three days in the office, and limited on-call. Compensation includes a base of $175,000–$225,000 and total compensation of $300,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting business-critical trading systems.
• Strong Linux troubleshooting and admin skills.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and connectivity issues.
• SQL experience including writing queries and diagnosing data issues.
• Bash scripting and automation of routine tasks.
• Good communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in financial services trading environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot production trading applications and related systems used by the Global Options desk.
• Monitor system health, investigate incidents and restore services quickly to minimise trading disruption.
• Manage deployment, configuration and change processes across Linux-based environments.
• Develop Bash scripts, automation and monitoring tools to streamline support processes.
• Investigate networking, connectivity and data-related issues with traders, developers and infra teams.
• Document recurring issues and procedures; coordinate with global support colleagues.

Skills

Linux troubleshooting

SQL querying

Automation scripting

Problem solving

Clear communication

Tools

Bash scripting

Windows OS

FIX protocol

Job description

Intec Select partners with a leading proprietary trading firm to hire a Trading Systems Engineer who will support business-critical trading apps, ensure uptime, and resolve production issues. You will work with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers Chicago and New York City, hybrid work with three days in the office, and limited on-call. Compensation includes a base of $175,000–$225,000 and total compensation of $300,000.