Back Office Software Developer at DV Trading

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Proprietary TradingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline
Experience in a financial institution strongly preferred
3+ years professional experience developing data processing or financial systems
Experience with C++ on Linux, C# a plus
Experience with SQL and database schema design
Strong communication skills in verbal and written English
Domain knowledge in trading of futures, options, equities, treasuries and crypto is a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with software engineers, operations, and traders to design and maintain systems that process both real-time and batch trading data
Collaborate directly with Director of Operations to build databases, tools, and GUIs that enhance position accuracy, risk visibility, and middle-office coverage
Design and manage dataflows and integrations — including APIs or other pipelines for prices, settlements, reference data, and instrument metadata
Maintain and improve the flow of live trade and position data across systems to support accurate intraday risk and P&L
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve overnight and intraday jobs to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of critical information
Build and maintain archiving and versioning systems for positions, P&L, and trade history to ensure auditability and enable business intelligence analytics

Skills

Databases

GUIs

APIs

Data Pipelines

Real-time Data Processing

Batch Processing

Risk Management

P&L Calculation

Troubleshooting

Archiving Systems

DV Trading

Proprietary trading and liquidity provision firm

About DV Trading

DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that engages in trading financial instruments on derivatives and securities exchanges worldwide. The firm uses its own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity in the markets, employing both quantitative and discretionary trading strategies. Unlike its competitors, DV Trading fosters a collaborative culture with a flat organizational structure, allowing for quick adaptation to market changes. The company's goal is to optimize trading performance and achieve significant returns by leveraging its market relationships.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Energy, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven algorithmic trading firms threatens market share.

DeFi platforms attract liquidity away from traditional firms like DV Trading.

Regulatory scrutiny may increase operational costs for proprietary trading firms.

Differentiation

DV Trading leverages both quantitative and discretionary strategies for market liquidity.

The firm has a strong presence in derivatives and securities exchanges globally.

DV Trading emphasizes a flat organizational structure for quick market adaptation.

Upsides

Algorithmic trading in energy markets offers new opportunities for DV Trading.

DeFi platforms provide avenues for innovative liquidity models and strategy diversification.

Machine learning advancements enhance DV Trading's decision-making and trade execution.

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