Production Engineer (Trading Team)
Job Description: Production Engineer - Trading Team
A high-frequency trading firm is looking to bring a Production Engineer to their Trading Team in Chicago. As a key member of the Production Engineering team, you'll assist with automating manual tasks and collaborate closely with traders to ensure smooth operations.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver daily technical support for electronic trading systems across various asset classes.
- Enhance efficiency by automating manual processes using tools such as Python scripting.
- Collaborate with traders, desk strategists, and application development teams on project-related tasks as needed.
- Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Monitor and maintain system health using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong grasp of Python programming.
- Proficient in operating systems, especially Unix/Linux.
- Experience in trade support tasks, including system optimization and deployment management.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
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