Senior Quantitative Developer
Jobot - Chicago, IL
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Top Prop Futures Start Up - Hiring!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan KilroyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a proprietary trading firm established in 2016, boasts offices in Las Vegas and Chicago. Specializing in speculative, active trading of global futures, the company employs medium-frequency, 100% automated strategies that span major US futures markets, including CME, NYMEX, CBOT, COMEX, ICE, and NYBOT. Key Duties and Responsibilities:In this role, reporting directly to the COO, the ideal candidate is an adept Python developer with experience in futures trading. The sought-after professional should possess coding expertise, algorithmic understanding, and trading acumen. The individual should demonstrate the ability to independently design, architect, analyze, and document without extensive guidance. Proactiveness, dedication, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the futures market are essential. We value candidates who excel at managing multiple tasks (generalists) over those who specialize in a single task. This unique opportunity involves learning all facets of automated futures trading and joining a dynamic team of quantitative developers to research, program, back test, and implement new algorithmic trading strategies, as well as enhance existing ones.Why join us?Technical:Languages: Python3Databases: MongoDB, PostgresqlFrameworks/Libraries: Asyncio, Airflow, PandasConfiguration Management: Docker-ComposeBuild/Deploy: Docker Swarm, GitInfrastructure: AWSOperating System: CentOS8 (Linux)Job DetailsWork Experience and Education:5-7 Years of progressive experience as a quant developer or quant trader at a professional trading firmMinimum 1-3 years of experience trading futuresProficiency in pre/post trade analysis, development of automated futures trading strategies, and trade executionBachelor"s degree in finance, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; MS is a plusPerks and Benefits:Work from Home Fridays20 Days Paid Time OffCompetitive pay, Performance, referral, and other bonusesCentrally located gorgeous Lincoln Park loft office (Onsite required Mon-Thu)Immersion and training in proprietary trading and growth business (post startup)Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Created: 2025-04-29