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This is a hands-on, high-impact role: when the markets are open, you are our first line of defense.</p>\n<p>Day to day, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Monitor the production trading environment and respond to alerts in real time.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Triage, resolve, or escalate technical incidents under time pressure (Level 1/Level 2).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Deploy and configure proprietary and third-party trading applications.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Investigate trade and position breaks, and support back-office operations such as trade capture and reconciliation.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Assist with risk and compliance reporting.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Occasional handling of datacenter and trading desk hardware.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Write scripts to automate repetitive workflows and accelerate your own troubleshooting.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Collaborate closely with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendor partners to meet business objectives.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Because this role covers the trading day end to end, it includes early market-open coverage and participation in an on-call / weekend rotation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<div>\n<h3>What You&rsquo;ll Need:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>2+ years of full-time, professional experience in Trade Support, Trade Operations, Application Support, or a similar production-support role.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong proficiency with both Windows and Linux, comfortable in desktop and command-line environments.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Solid scripting skills in one or more languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate tasks and analyze data.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Working knowledge of SQL for querying trade, position, and reference data during investigations.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with data formats like JSON, XML, and Parquet.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with current code generation AI tools.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>A track record of troubleshooting application and OS-level issues calmly under pressure.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong communication skills, with a focus on resolving uncertainty and coordinating across traders, vendors, and internal teams.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Detail-oriented, with a strong bias toward documentation and repeatable process.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to work on-site in our Chicago office and participate in early-hours and on-call coverage as needed.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<h4>Preferred (We'll Train the Right Person):</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with exchange-traded derivatives and a solid grasp of the trade lifecycle.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Hands-on experience interfacing with exchanges and clearing firms.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with order entry and market data protocols (e.g., FIX, FIXP, MDP3, BOE, ITCH).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Exposure to observability tooling and incident-management practices.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Applicants with 3+ years of directly applicable experience are eligible for consideration at the Senior level.</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>What You&rsquo;ll Get:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salaries and performance bonuses</li>\n<li>Top-tier medical and dental coverage</li>\n<li>Relocation assistance packages</li>\n<li>Generous vacation policy</li>\n<li>Training opportunities and continuing education</li>\n<li>Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages</li>\n<li>Group outings and company parties</li>\n<li>Casual dress environment</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You’ll Do:\nAs a Trade Support Engineer, you'll sit on the front line of our trading operations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with traders, developers, and quantitative researchers to keep the production trading environment healthy, stable, and fast. 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