Sterling Trading Tech Hiring for Software Engineer (FIX) Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

ABOUT STERLING TRADING TECH

Sterling Trading Tech (Sterling)’s mission is to provide market-leading, cloud-based trading infrastructure, encompassing Trading Platforms, OMS, and Risk products to support both buy-side and sell-side firms. Sterling’s clients include clearing firms, broker dealers, proprietary trading groups, and hedge funds in over 20 countries. Sterling systems currently process over 10% of all US matched equities.

Recently acquired by L Squared Capital Partners (L Squared), Sterling is entering a new phase of expansion and innovation. Sterling’s accelerated growth plans include additional staffing in both its product and sales organizations, new technology development and the release of incremental cloud services, with the addition of new asset classes and international coverage to drive global adoption of its offerings.

This is an exciting time to join Sterling’s growing team of trailblazers developing next generation trading technology in the fintech space.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIX)

Sterling is seeking a SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIX) to help in the development of our next generation order management system (OMS). The candidate is expected to be a highly motivated individual who will become member of a team responsible for owning, enhancing and maintaining our proprietary distributed transactional infrastructure. You will assist in developing a next generation platform – an exciting and challenging opportunity to support a project from the ground-up! The position evolves within our Technology department, and reports to the LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FIX).

Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of a 2-3 member product development unit responsible for this important infrastructure
• Drive technical direction, architect design solutions and deliver ready to launch products
• Orchestrate backend integration with other services
• Work closely with Development, Support and Infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues and make continuous improvements
• Develop and enhance our FIX connectivity framework
• Be the go-to developer for adding new features for executing via FIX
• Be our in-house expert on FIX protocols, FIX engines, and external market connectivity
• Work together with team members to develop scalable, testable, and elegant code
• Test and deploy your code for use in production

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with C++, especially in Linux environments
• At least 3 years of experience within the financial domain, with extensive exposure to the FIX protocol (4.0 and higher)
• Solid understanding and interest of capital markets and the trading lifecycle
• Experience in building framework for FIX connectivity
• Exposure to QuickFIX
• Strong Understanding of network, distributed system, applications or event management disciplines
• Knowledge of equity and equity derivative securities
• Experience with futures or crypto a plus
• Experience in converting functional specification to technical specifications and delivering solutions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
• An affinity for well-architected solutions and a passion for high standards of quality
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• BS/BA in computer science, GPA >= 3.7

The position includes a full spectrum of benefits including healthcare and 401K match.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Was your college degree in computer science or a computer-related field?
• Did your college GPA (4.0 scale) equal or exceed 3.7?

Experience:

• C++: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Work Location: One location