Trading Operations Engineer
US$150,000 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Junior Trading Operations/DevOps Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 0–2 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$200,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
About the Position
Old Mission is looking for a Junior Trading Ops/DevOps Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago. You'd work within the technology landscape safeguarding the performance and stability of proprietary trading systems and related hardware, with direct ownership of technical issues in in-house trading applications. The role blends SRE, Operations Engineer, and DevOps Engineer responsibilities.
What you'll do
- Deploy, run, and monitor production latency-sensitive trading applications
- Automate trading infrastructure/application management in Python
- Triage and resolve live incidents in a fast-paced trading environment
- Create and integrate monitoring and alerting
- Work with Linux, network, and datacenter engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize trading performance
- Assist with rollout of new products, systems, and exchanges
- Conduct user acceptance testing across internal trading application stacks
- Review incidents for recurring themes and feed technical requirements back into the development cycle
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- Strong programming ability
- High proficiency in Python on Linux Platforms
- Networking knowledge/interest is a plus
- Strong troubleshooting instincts and root-cause discipline
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn how systems fit together
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruption
- Strong teamwork and collaboration ability
Benefits and Perks
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
- In office M-F with 10 remote days per year
Base Salary Range
$150,000 - $200,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.