Junior Trading Operations/DevOps Engineer

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Position

Old Mission is looking for a Junior Trading Ops/DevOps Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago. You'd work within the technology landscape safeguarding the performance and stability of proprietary trading systems and related hardware, with direct ownership of technical issues in in-house trading applications. The role blends SRE, Operations Engineer, and DevOps Engineer responsibilities.

What you'll do

Deploy, run, and monitor production latency-sensitive trading applications

Automate trading infrastructure/application management in Python

Triage and resolve live incidents in a fast-paced trading environment

Create and integrate monitoring and alerting

Work with Linux, network, and datacenter engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize trading performance

Assist with rollout of new products, systems, and exchanges

Conduct user acceptance testing across internal trading application stacks

Review incidents for recurring themes and feed technical requirements back into the development cycle

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline

0-2 years of relevant work experience

Strong programming ability

High proficiency in Python on Linux Platforms

Networking knowledge/interest is a plus

Strong troubleshooting instincts and root-cause discipline

Curiosity and eagerness to learn how systems fit together

Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruption

Strong teamwork and collaboration ability

Benefits and Perks

Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves

Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

In office M-F with 10 remote days per year

Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $200,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

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