C++ Software Developer- Trading firm

US-Chicago Software Developer

 

A Chicago-based trading firm seeks a Software Developer who wants to make an impact on the business. Essential to the position is to maintain code and develop new functionality to existing software as well as to design new features (enhancements), fundamental for our electronic trading system used by our U.S and European proprietary business.

 

You’ll work with traders, financial engineers and other IT staff on applications geared for: Front-Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back-Office Systems and Exchange Connectivity Interfaces.

 

We value and compensate for individual, team and firm wide performance. We encourage independent and collaborative contributions and continuous learning

 

The ideal candidate has:

· 3+ years of experience developing C++ based software or academic equivalent

· Excellent understanding of the Standard Template Library (STL).

· Excellent UNIX/Linux skills and SQL skills.

 

The position requires the ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions to meet trading and business goals and communicating clearly with colleagues across disciplines.



Proven troubleshooting skills and enjoyment of teamwork is essential. Knowing when to listen and when to speak up is necessary to be effective. Familiarity with financial markets is desirable. The willingness to learn is indispensable

 

Qualifications

 

· Minimum three years of commercial software development work experience

· Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely

· Solid troubleshooting skills

· System programming knowledge of Linux and Windows

· Proficient  with  the  use  of  STL  and  POSIX threads

· Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell,

  awk, etc) is required

· Knowledge of version and revision control practices and

  Procedures

· Familiarity with web technologies like php, AJAX, a plus.