Company Overview
At Engtal, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations in engineering, construction, trading and finance. Our deep market knowledge and unwavering commitment to quality set us apart as a recruitment firm that truly cares about the success of both our clients and candidates. We go beyond simply filling positions; we build meaningful connections that drive long-term success and elevate careers. Whether you’re looking to make a strategic hire or take the next step in your career, Engtal is your dedicated partner in making informed, impactful decisions. We have an award winning company culture: Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies To Work For 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Chicago’s No.1 Place To Work – Crain’s, 2019 Staffing Industry Analysts Best Staffing Firms To Work For 2022 Staffing Industry Analysts Fasting Growing Staffing Firms 2023 Top 50 Start-Ups in Chicago – Built In, 2024 We’re also the proud hosts of the HerSuccess podcast, a show all about empowering women in leadership, and we own a non-profit called Diversify The Future, which provides scholarships for underprivileged and underrepresented groups.
About the job
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Trading Operations Engineer to become a key member of our strategy development team. This individual will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional technical support to traders and developers, while ensuring that our trading operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues impacting proprietary trading software
- Keep users informed about incident progress and resolutions in a clear, timely manner
- Monitor and assess trading system performance, identifying and addressing potential problems
- Maintain application and system reliability and availability during market hours
- Design and implement automation tools and scripts to optimize operations
- Conduct thorough analysis of complex systems to uncover underlying issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy new features and enhancements that improve performance, reliability, and scalability of trading systems
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in application support, site reliability engineering, or similar roles involving high-performance applications
- Proven experience with Kubernetes in a production environment is essential
- Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python and Bash
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), and databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) is highly desirable
- Familiarity with CentOS or Ubuntu is a bonus
- Independent, self-motivated, with a deep passion for technology and problem-solving
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
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