Senior Software Engineer - Post Trade
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Senior Software Engineer – Post Trade | Chicago
I’m working with a leading global proprietary trading firm looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer into its Post Trade engineering team in Chicago.
This is a high-impact role building and scaling the systems that sit behind a global trading operation, working across complex distributed systems with varying latency, reliability and data requirements.
What they’re looking for:
- 5+ years’ professional experience with Python OR C++
- Strong Linux knowledge, including performance tuning and networking
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience building reliable, scalable distributed systems
- Exposure to FIX / electronic trading systems is highly desirable
- Strong CS fundamentals and a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline
You’ll be working on systems supporting the full post-trade lifecycle across a global trading business, with significant ownership over architecture and technical direction.
Chicago – Hybrid
Highly competitive base + bonus
If you’re a strong Python or C++ engineer from a trading, fintech or high-performance systems background and want to hear more, drop me a message or apply directly.
Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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