Software Specialists - 2nd Shift (2pm-11pm)

Are you interested in being part of the passion fueling the tremendous growth of high-speed electronic trading? Trading Technologies (TT) develops high-performance trading software for derivatives professionals, including international banks, brokers, hedge funds and other trading institutions. TT’s patented X_TRADER® order-entry platform, named “Innovation of the Year” and “Best Buy-Side Commodities Trading Platform” in 2007, drives over 50% of the top five futures exchanges’ electronic trading volume. TTNET™, TT's fully managed hosting solution, delivers maximum system stability and lightning-fast trade execution via hubs located close to the major international exchanges. Headquartered in Chicago, TT maintains a global presence with offices in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Overview:We are currently seeking talented Software Specialists who are responsible for the administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of TT’s fully-managed hosting solution, TTNET™.  TTNET™ is the hosting solution for FCMs, trading firms, banks and other institutions that prefer an outsourced solution. The Software Specialist will ensure that our mission critical production systems are accessible and operational to the TTNET™ client base. This particular role is for our 2nd shift (2pm-11pm). Responsibilities:·  Manage and administer TTNET™ client base from a technical perspective.·  Troubleshooting proprietary software applications for TTNET™.·  Monitor network, servers and applications to ensure high availability.·  Maintain a working knowledge of Trading Technologies’ applications and systems.·  Provide timely support for Trading Technologies software and Windows Server OS. ·  Help ensure accessibility and continuous operation of mission-critical production systems. Requirements:·  3+ years experience troubleshooting Windows 2000 – XP/2003.·  Prior experience supporting client/server applications (preferably from a trading environment).·  Experience building mission-critical servers.·  Strong networking skills (TCP/IP).·  Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.·  Prior Systems Administration experience on Unix/Linux, and/or Windows is a plus.·  Knowledge of scripting for administrative functions (Perl, VBScript, and Shell) is a plus.·  Experience with enterprise NMS products such as Patrol, Orion, Openview is a plus.·  Exposure to Cisco Networking Hardware is a plus.·  SAN and NAS experience is a plus.TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, and free breakfast and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT. TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward! Company: Trading Technologies Location: Chicago, IL 60606 Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Some College Coursework Completed Company: Trading Technologies Email: Apply by Email Address: 222 South Riverside Plaza #1100Chicago,IL 60606