Technology Operations Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Metro Area)

About the Opportunity We are seeking a high-ownership Technology Operations Engineer to join a premier proprietary trading firm at the vital intersection of automated trading, software development, and systems administration. This role is foundational to the firm’s success, offering the opportunity to manage sophisticated trading deployments and solve complex technical challenges in a high-stakes, real-time environment. If you thrive on troubleshooting critical systems and building automation tools to streamline global operations, this is the ideal next step for your career.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of global trading platforms by proactively monitoring system health and performance.

• Diagnose and resolve intricate technical hurdles to ensure maximum uptime for live trading strategies.

• Partner closely with Risk Management and Trading teams to implement and support evolving business requirements.

• Coordinate daily system updates and provide clear, firm-wide communication regarding operational status.

• Develop and enhance automation for software distribution across both Linux and Windows environments.

• Engineer custom internal tools designed to minimize manual effort and eliminate operational risk.

• Support a global follow-the-sun model by participating in a rotating schedule covering US and Asia-Pacific market hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a technically equivalent field.

• 1–3 years of professional experience managing or developing within Linux environments.

• Proficiency operating across both Windows and Linux platforms.

• Competency in at least one scripting language, with a strong preference for Python.

• Working knowledge of distributed version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Familiarity with enterprise configuration management frameworks (e.g., SaltStack, Ansible, or similar).

• Exposure to infrastructure monitoring suites and observability tools.

• Proven ability to prioritize high-urgency tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong collaborative communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-frequency trading or financial services environments.

• Advanced automation skills geared toward reducing deployment lead times.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options.