Chicago Trading Company ยท 5 days ago
Full Stack Software Engineer - Risk
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $225K/yrChicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm focused on pricing and managing risk. The Full Stack Software Engineer will design, develop, and support risk management applications, collaborating with traders and quants to deliver high-performance software solutions.
Financial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Collaborate with technology teams to leverage existing services and integrate new solutions supporting business initiatives
Work directly with traders and quants to translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality software
Architect, develop, and deploy high-performance, full stack applications
Contribute to collaborative design and code reviews, sharing expertise and driving engineering best practices
Provide critical application support during dynamic market conditions, quickly resolving issues to ensure system resilience and continuity
Deliver software solutions that directly influence trading and risk management decisions at scale
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Python (with Conda) and Java, with strong hands-on coding ability and best practices
Robust experience with multi-threaded programming and distributed application architectures
Proven ability to execute and deliver results across multiple parallel projects; thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environments
Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and WebSocket services
Experience with modern front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular)
Preferred
Familiarity with containerization and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Prior experience in the financial industry, especially with options or risk management systems, is a strong plus
Benefits
Generous medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
Wellness reimbursement
Quarterly recharge days
A variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience
Company
Chicago Trading Company
Chicago Trading Company is a trading firm that provides liquidity and promotes a more efficient marketplace.
Founded in 1995
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Chern
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-11-21
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