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Senior Engineer - Trade Capture

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Chicago Trading Company

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200000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year
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We are seeking a talented and experienced software engineer to join our specialized TAPE team within the Post Trade Technology group. Our team owns and operates the firm's critical trade and positions system, delivering real-time risk awareness and seamless integration across every trading desk in the organization. As a key contributor to TAPE - our next-generation based platform engineered for enhanced scalability, volume capacity, and support for sophisticated trading strategies—you will drive the modernization of our core infrastructure. This role presents an exciting opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges in distributed architecture, high-throughput processing, and low latency systems while collaborating closely with both your immediate TAPE team members and the broader Post Trade Technology organization. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our trade processing capabilities, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and critical financial operations that power our firm's trading activities

Job Responsibility:

  • Architect, develop and maintain resilient Java services to power TAPE's critical post-trade processing workflows, including trade capture, position aggregation
  • Engineer highly scalable distributed systems capable of processing millions of daily trades across multiple asset classes, optimizing for low latency in position updates while maintaining data consistency
  • Work closely with other engineers and stakeholders within the Post Trade Technology team to ensure seamless integration and alignment with broader post-trade processing initiatives and systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including traders, quant developers, and other technical groups—to design, build, and enhance client APIs in Java, C++, and Python
  • Contribute to building and refining user interfaces using Angular, ensuring seamless integration with underlying APIs
  • Leverage distributed caching solutions (e.g., Hazelcast, Oracle Coherence, or Redis) and container orchestration with Kubernetes to optimize system performance and reliability
  • Drive technical innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and industry best practices to enhance system resilience, processing throughput, and operational efficiency
  • Proactively monitor system health, diagnose performance bottlenecks, resolve production incidents, and maintain detailed technical documentation to support 24/7 operations and regulatory compliance requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proven experience in developing Java-based applications and services, preferably in a high-volume, low-latency environment
  • Proficiency in building and integrating APIs using Java, C++, and Python
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and caching solutions (e.g., Hazelcast, Oracle Coherence, Redis)
  • Exposure to trading systems and capital markets with an understanding of how real-time risk management and trade processing systems operate
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling complex technical challenges within a collaborative team environment

Nice to have:

  • Experience with post-trade processing systems including trade capture, position management, settlement workflows, and real-time risk calculations in capital markets environments
  • Understanding of trade lifecycle events, reconciliation processes, and the integration points between front-office trading systems and back-office settlement operations
  • Experience working on critical trading systems or financial applications
  • Additional certifications or training in cloud architecture, containerization, or financial markets technology
  • Experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes
What we offer:
  • Generous time off
  • Insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Healthy snacks
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • A variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience
  • Annual discretionary bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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