Wolverine Trading, LLC
C++ Software Engineer (WEX)
Wolverine Trading, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
We are seeking smart and motivated developers to join our team of Software Engineers responsible for the evolution of our trading platform. In this role you will engage in the full cycle development of the award-winning WEX order routing management system, from our front-end trading applications to our latency sensitive back-end infrastructure. Prior experience in the trading industry is not required, as mentorship programs and in-house educational courses are offered to all employees. With our growing global client base and the ever-changing demands of markets and financial technology worldwide, our trading system is in a constant state of improvement and expansion.
In this role you will:
Engage in full cycle development of the WEX trading platform.
Communicate with stakeholders to design and build out new features.
Turn requirements into concrete designs, iterate on designs with peers and business advisors, and ultimately deliver optimized applications in a timely manner.
Provide insights on how to optimize, modernize, and simplify our system on your own initiative, as well as ways to improve usability and scalability.
Keep abreast of emerging technologies, new language features, and learn new APIs or tools as needed to solve problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Proficiency in modern C++, up to and including C++20.
Be organized and self-directed, able to manage your own workload and provide reasonable estimates for completion.
Have great analytical and problem solving skills.
Have great communication skills, able to convey design decisions in both technical and layman’s terms.
Experience with (or willingness to learn) Visual Studio IDE, Jenkins, SVN, Git, in a Windows development environment.
Ideal Qualifications
Be up to date with modern C++ standards, with knowledge of STL.
Experience with SQL.
Knowledge of multi-threaded application development concepts.
Why Wolverine?
It's not about the clothes... it's about the person in them. At Wolverine, we've created a strong, collaborative environment with exceptional growth opportunities. Whether your interest is trading, technology, or operations, motivated and innovative individuals can find many pathways to success.
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships.
Wolverine Benefits:
Highly competitive salary bonus
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:
Casual dress
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Company outings – Wolverine hosts one firmwide outing every month as well as many throughout the year
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need, improve public health and provide others with educational opportunities and resources.
Professional Development
In-house education team – educational classes and resources are offered by our education team for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program
What to expect for our interview process:
Resume Review
Phone Screen
Team Interview Series
Decision
About Wolverine
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
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