Senior Software Engineer - Analytics Front Office at DRW

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Trading, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Extensive experience designing & operating low latency distributed systems at scale for critical business functions
Extensive experience in testing & test automation
Fluency in functional and object-oriented programming languages
Competency in using Git, CI/CD platforms, Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with more than one of: C#, Java, Python, and C++
Familiarity with databases such as: MSSQL, Postgres, Redis
Familiarity with Kafka/RabbitMQ or similar event-based platforms
Familiarity with data structures and design/analysis of algorithms
Possesses the ability and desire to learn, adapt and grow
Demonstrates personal humility, respect for others, and trust in their teammates
Capable of independently driving projects to completion but prefers collaborating with teammates
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, but even better listening and communication skills
Strong attention to detail, with a track record of leading and driving projects to completion

Responsibilities

Design, implement and operate low latency risk analytics systems as part of a highly capable team
Decompose complex functional requirements into coherent service designs that are efficient, simple to operate, and can be changed reliably
Providing on-call support as part of our teamwide rotation. We split on-call across the US and UK time zones to limit off-hours disruptions
Be a capable mentor who is eager to contribute their unique knowledge and perspective to advance the team’s capabilities

Skills

Python

C++

LINQ

low-latency systems

asynchronous programming

risk analytics

DRW

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

About DRW

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2001Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees