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Motion Recruitment

Linux Support Engineer / Trading or Fintech

Motion Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


? We're working with a leading trading firm that specializes in providing liquidity as an options market maker. The company leverages cutting-edge technology, data-driven decision-making, and automation to create competitive buy and sell quotes in the market. They design and implement their own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models to succeed in this highly competitive space.

We're helping a company that is seeking a Trade Support Engineer to focus on optimizing and managing their production trading environment. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for installing and maintaining trading applications on both desktop and server levels, while actively supporting live trading activities. The position involves close collaboration with development, trading, and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, improve systems, and automate routine tasks. The engineer will also be expected to learn and support both in-house and third-party software used in the production trading system.

Required Skills & Experience3+ years of professional experienceLinux, such as Ubuntu and RedHatCommand line experiencePrevious experience with scripting in Bash, Python, and using Database structuresDesired Skills & Experience

Previous work in the trading or fintech industryExperience with risk & compliance proceduresExperience in the residential spaceAbility to work in a high-pressured and fast-paced environmentWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown

60% Linux40% AutomationDaily Responsibilities

70% Hands On30% Team CollaborationThe Offer

Bonus eligibleYou will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVacation Time

Posted by:

Rose Baldonado

Specialization:

Linux / Unix