A proprietary trading firm seeks a Data Engineer to join its Data Infrastructure team, to help improve and extend the firm’s data platform. This position will work closely with fellow software engineers and DBAs to make impactful contributions to Python, database, and web-based systems.  Successful applicants for this position will be working in an agile project management process on a wide variety of projects including ETL tasks, data quality analysis, data modelling, monitoring, and automation. This position will be located in the Chicago office.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Core proficiency in Python, preferably on a Linux platform
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming and design
• Experience with relational databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with SQL query writing, stored procedures, data models, etc.
• Experience with data analysis, ETL, and workflow automation
• Experience with web development (with Python, Node.js, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience in finance or trading is a definite plus
• A self-motivated personality with a passion for working in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university
• Computer Science, Information Science or related technical field
• Strong GPA (3.5 or higher)

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa.

We thank you for your interest in XR Trading.

Required Skills Required Experience

Employee Type: Full Time

• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year.
• Degree Required: Must possess an MCE approved Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field.
• Driver’s License and proper auto insurance required.
• Awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics and lived experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

BENEFITS 

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days a year
• Discounts offered to your Verizon and/or Sprint plans

The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse and preventive services for children, adults and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community.