Operations Engineer / Python / Hybrid in Chicago

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
$125000 - $165000/yr
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Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Reporting
  • Collaboration
  • Finance
  • Middle Office
  • OOD
  • Automated Testing
  • SQL
  • Performance Tuning
  • Stored Procedures
  • Workflow
  • Financial Services
  • Trading
  • Production Support
  • Continuous Integration
  • Python
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Extract
  • Transform
  • Load
  • Issue Resolution
  • Communication
  • Insurance
  • SAP BASIS
  • Continuous Delivery

Summary

A leading trading firm in Chicago is hiring a full time Operations Developer to support mission critical, on-prem data and reporting systems. This role focuses on Python driven automation, SQL Server based data pipelines, and internal applications that power daily trading and financial operations.

This opportunity stands out for engineers who want real ownership. The team supports systems that directly impact the business every single day, so there's no abstraction layer between your work and the outcome. You'll collaborate closely with finance, middle office, and trading support while continuously improving reliability, performance, and automation.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on Python development (object-oriented design, testing, automation)
  • Strong SQL experience with SQL Server (queries, performance tuning, stored procedures)
  • Experience supporting on-prem infrastructure or data environments
  • Background working with production systems and operational workflows
  • Ability to gather requirements and communicate with non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Financial services or trading systems exposure
  • ETL or data pipeline development
  • Experience with monitoring, production support, or operational tooling
  • Familiarity with containerization or CI/CD pipelines
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 50% Python development and automation
  • 30% SQL Server and data pipeline work
  • 20% Internal tools and operational support
Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands-on engineering
  • 15% Production monitoring and issue resolution
  • 15% Cross-team communication

The Offer
  • Bonus eligible
  • Competitive base salary + meaningful equity
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Equity ownership

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 872137
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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