Junior Market Data Engineer
Summary
Junior engineer in the Chicago office helping build and debug SpiderRock's market data feeds, reference data loaders, and user APIs (GUI, MySQL, REST). Day-to-day work centers on C#/.NET development on Windows plus AWS, while learning financial markets, market data protocols, and Agile practices.
The Junior Market Data Engineer will contribute to the design and development of the SpiderRock platform. This role will learn, participate in engineering discussions, and contribute to the various components of the SpiderRock Market Data feeds, reference data loaders, APIs and software. This is a full-time salaried position in our Chicago office and reports to the Head of Data Technologies.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Learn and gain experience on a variety of Windows based C# technologies and AWS technologies
Assist in debugging and analyzing our market data feeds, user APIs (GUI, MySQL, REST API)
Learn about financial markets and market data protocols
Work with DevOps, IT and client support teams to troubleshoot issues
Deep dive learning sessions on the SpiderRock software philosophy
Learn our Agile methodology
Provide SpiderRock development teams and business units with software solutions and ideas
Contribute to our client support team’s software quality assurance
Assist integration efforts for SpiderRock’s growing client base
WHAT SPIDERROCK IS LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in software development
Experience in the financial markets is a plus
Experience with Linux, GPUs, low latency applications is a plus.
Demonstrable C#, .NET, R, Python, REST skills
Debugging and problem solving
Excellent programming skills
Strong work ethic
Communication with end users, assessing requirements and managing expectations professionally
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressured technology environment
Independent project and time management
Professional, motivated attitude
Strong interpersonal skills
WHAT TO EXPECT
Highly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structure
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness)
Discounted pet insurance
Progressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave)
Wellness programs
Zen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompress
Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals
Access to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge area
Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events
401K Safe Harbor Plan and Match
Onsite gym membership
Divvy bike access
A fun and collaborative environment
SpiderRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer