Full Stack Developer

Edgehog Trading • Chicago, IL

6d • $125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Design and build real-time user interfaces that provide coherent visualizations of market activity, system performance, and trading operations, giving traders intuitive control over complex systems. Develop and maintain internal tools and dashboards that surface actionable insights from live financial and operational data. Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and algorithm developers to understand workflows and translate them into reliable software solutions. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve systems across the trading lifecycle. Own projects end to end, from initial scoping and design through implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a trading environment focused on building backend processes and UIs.
• A degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and related frameworks, with experience building and shipping production-grade full-stack applications.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, particularly alongside algorithm developers and traders.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, system design, and clean code practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build real-time UIs for market activity, system performance, and trading operations.
• Develop and maintain internal tools and dashboards that surface insights from live financial and operational data.
• Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and algorithm developers to understand workflows and build reliable software solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve systems across the trading lifecycle.
• Take end-to-end ownership of projects from scoping and design through implementation, deployment, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with premiums fully covered by the firm.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
• Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks.
• Commuter benefits.
• Monthly happy hours and annual team events.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility for full-time, permanent roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level