Trading Platform Engineer
Chicago Financial Search, Inc.
Trading Platform Engineer
Downtown Chicago - Onsite
About The Role:
Join our growing prop trading firm as a Trading Platform Engineer. Build and support automated trading platforms for equities and options, work alongside a high-performing team, and enjoy strong career growth and performance-based bonuses.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage trader VM infrastructure (provisioning, patching, backups, and capacity)
- Support and enhance Python interfaces for C++ trading applications
- Provision and configure trader virtual machines
- Provide first-line support for trader platforms and connectivity
- Develop Python automation and internal support tools
- Administer Linux systems and troubleshoot network connectivity
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and user guides
- Collaborate with C++ and C# engineering teams
What We’re Looking For:
Required Skills
- Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting
- Proficient in Python development and maintenance
- Solid TCP/IP, DNS, firewall, and networking knowledge
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and user support skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Proxmox, VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V
- Trading, financial services, or low-latency environment experience
- Knowledge of Protobuf/gRPC and C++
- Experience supporting trading desks or technical users
OOJ-1486G - 1006
Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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