Technical Operations Analyst, Trading Industry Experience Required – Work From HomeA proprietary trading firm with locations in Chicago, London, New York and Amsterdam, is seeking talented and a self-motivated Technical Operations Analyst to join a growing technology team in Chicago. The successful candidate will bring a passion for all things systems-related, from hardware and networking to software build, deployment, automation and tooling. The position is part of a globally distributed team responsible for supporting low-latency electronic trading systems and will include interactions with all functional areas within the firm. Company culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.Qualifications:– BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science or similar technical field preferred.
– Strong understanding of Linux. – Experience building process management and monitoring toolkits leveraging scripting languages (python preferred). – Experience working with development to improve the operational stability and functionality of existing and new trading systems. – Experience in configuring and managing low-latency, high-availability trading systems, working closely alongside developers, quants and traders.
– Experience coordinating, planning, and executing firm-wide changes within a global change management framework. – Ability to triage, prioritize and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues, ranging from low-level hardware to in-house software applications. – Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP, UDP, etc. – Can demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to quickly build trust with trading and technology.
– Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE.