Python Engineer | Trading Team

Jump Trading•Chicago, IL

13d

About The Position

As a Python Engineer on the trading team, you will be responsible for the reliability of real-time trading systems. This includes urgently addressing production issues, managing the software deployment process, and creating scalable, fault-tolerant automated systems. Your work will involve writing and maintaining complex Python infrastructure, ensuring proper configuration of the production environment, and maintaining critical data sources. You will also oversee a robust pre-release automated testing process and collaborate with the team to identify and resolve issues that hinder trading or the deployment of new code. This role requires being the primary point of contact for issues, even outside of normal working hours. You will join a small team of individuals with backgrounds in quantitative trading and programming, focused on proprietary trading algorithms, well-designed code, and process automation. You will contribute to building and improving the team’s existing Python/C++ infrastructure by fixing bugs and reviewing pull requests, with the freedom to pursue self-directed projects that enhance the team's infrastructure while managing your own workload and priorities.

Requirements

Ownership and attention-to-detail around maintaining mission critical production systems and processes.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse set of personalities.
Solid programming skills with the ability to design, debug and efficiently solve problems.
At least 3+ years of experience in Python and shell scripting.
Relevant experience in a DevOps role, ideally with exposure to a trading desk environment.
Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to operations.
In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system.
A strong sense of ownership and urgency in all tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to manage and contribute to shared operational responsibilities.
Reliable and predictable availability, ensuring consistent support for operational needs.
A degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent professional experience.
Self-motivated with a proven ability to take ownership of projects and responsibilities.
Intellectually curious, with a passion for continuous learning and a critical mindset aimed at improving existing processes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with C++ is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Own the reliability of real-time trading systems.
Urgently address production issues.
Own the software deployment process.
Create scalable, fault-tolerant automated systems.
Write and maintain complex Python infrastructure.
Ensure the production environment is properly configured.
Maintain critical sources of data.
Maintain a robust pre-release automated testing process.
Work with the team to identify and address issues that prevent trading or deployment of new code.
Be the primary point of contact when issues arise, even outside normal working hours.
Build and improve the team’s existing Python/C++ infrastructure.
Identify and fix bugs.
Review pull requests.
Pursue own projects that improve the team’s infrastructure.
Manage own workload and priorities.