Quantitative Developer (IL) - Next Step Systems

Next Step Systems

$80,000 - $150,000 / year

US-IL-Chicago

C++, Linux, High Frequency Algorithmic Trading Applications, Large Datasets of Historical Price Data

Description:
The position is for a Quantitative Developer that can build and maintain high performance trading applications. The candidate will work with a small group of developers and quants. Applications range from front-end applications that assist traders, to black box systems that trade a variety of markets. All applications are developed in house, and will be supported, maintained, and enhanced in house. The candidate will need to take verbal requirements and turn them into stable, well performing applications with little oversight.

Qualifications:
* Excellent programming and development skills in C++ in a Linux environment.
* 5+ years experience developing statistical models in a trading environment.
* Experience troubleshooting and maintaining real-time trading systems.
* Collaborate intensively with other team members.
* Experience working with large datasets of historical price data.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Advanced degree in Math, Computer Science, Econometrics or a related field.