Trade Support Software Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

We’re looking for a technical Trade Support Engineer to provide front‑office support for a high‑pressure trading environment. This role bridges the gap between traders and engineers, ensuring smooth operation of proprietary trading systems, market data feeds, and connectivity tools.

• Provide production support, troubleshoot trading systems, market data feeds, and connectivity issues.
• Communicate directly with traders, engineers, and external partners (exchanges, clearing firms) to resolve technical problems.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash.
• Query and analyze data using SQL for troubleshooting and reporting.
• Collaborate across teams (traders, DBAs, developers, QA, infrastructure) to maintain system health in a 24x7 environment.
• Create and update documentation for processes, troubleshooting, and system architecture.

• 3+ years in financial services or trading support roles (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• Strong Python and Bash scripting experience.
• SQL proficiency for querying, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable using Linux/Unix command line environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git/Git Hub).
• Experience supporting proprietary trading systems or similar high‑pressure technical environments (preferred)
• Strong communication skills and a service‑oriented mindset.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology and Engineering

Capital Markets and Investment Management

Chicago, IL