Software Engineer

Connamara Systems is seeking an Agile Trading Systems Engineer to add to our team. The Agile Trading Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing various trading applications, and participating in all aspects of the development lifecycle. 

We are seeking candidates who have an interest in building real time distributed systems using C++, Java, Go or C#.

A successful candidate must be willing to solve complex software problems, design, develop, and debug solutions in a collaborative environment, using multiple languages. They will also understand the value of automated testing, test driven design, and agile development practices.
We have applications in production that span technologies including C++, Java, C#, Go and Ruby/Rails. These applications include user interfaces, high-frequency trading platforms, risk management systems, exchange matching engines, market data and order routing adapters.

Connamara is a team of high performing polyglot software engineers, UI/Ux designers, project managers, and analysts working in capital markets located in the Chicago Loop. We are dedicated to fulfilling the business goals of our clients through certainty of delivery while maintaining the highest of quality standards. We attain our mission through the use of agile software developments methods honed over twenty years of practice. Our clients include top proprietary trading firms, brokers, and exchanges from Wall Street to LaSalle Street to the City of London.

At Connamara, we highly value work/life balance and are looking for a team member who feels the same way. You won’t be asked to work crushing hours, and you will be able to maintain a flexible schedule. While we expect a high degree of independence, energy and quality output, we also believe in having a good time. Workplace benefits include an office near CTA and Metra transit options in the Loop, access to free food of your choosing via Peapod, bike storage, fitness center in the building, and more. Traditional compensation and benefits include: 

Employee Benefits
  • Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance – fully paid by employer
  • 20 days paid time off per year
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements
  • Undergraduate Degree required; Computer Science, Engineering, or Math 
  • Ability to solve complex software problems, design, develop, and debug solutions in a collaborative environment, using multiple languages. 
  • Understand the value of unit testing, test driven design, and agile development practices.
  • Experience using GitHub a plus
  • Experience using ZenHub a plus
  • Financial / Capital Markets experience a plus
  • FIX Protocol experience a plus

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