Trading Systems Engineer - Banking & Finance

Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver looking to propel your career to new heights? Join a company that is recognized as a leading provider of IT solutions in Europe, known for their innovative approach to network management and security. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products that significantly enhance operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes. The company consistently earns accolades for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional service, solidifying its status as a key player in the IT solutions market. 

This could be the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level. Want to learn more about this opportunity? Feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and continuous improvement of core trading systems
• Partner with traders and dev teams to scale, deploy, and fine-tune trading software
• Focus on performance analysis, monitoring, and observability
• Work on systems-level engineering: Linux, Kubernetes, internal/exchange feeds
• Contribute to reliability and performance in a low-latency environment

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in infrastructure-heavy or systems-focused roles
• Strong Python scripting and Linux expertise
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, ideally with a passion for tech tinkering
• Knowledge of networks and data performance is highly beneficial
• On-prem systems focus (some cloud exposure is a plus)

Location

• Chicago (on site, with flexibility available)

Benefits

• Lucrative bonus scheme 
• Various company benefits

Salary 

• Up to $225,000 base salary