C Trade Desk Software Developer - M

C Trade Desk Software Developer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a C Trade Desk Software Developer to support state-of-the-art, real-time automated trading systems. In addition to project work, the person in this role will be expected to grow into the primary support liaison between development and trading. Responsibilities: - Work under general direction from senior management.- Work closely with trade desk operations and portfolio managers to troubleshoot immediate technical issues.- Perform deep root cause analysis. Develop tools and processes to improve future operations.- Design/implement complex real-time trading systems. Qualifications: - A degree in computer science or a related field.- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of large-scale C development experience.- Expert C and object-oriented design skills; familiarity with modern C (C11/C14), STL, design patterns and distributed computing, knowledge of network and multi-threaded programming in a UNIX environment.- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including complex queries (joins, unions, CTEs, FDWs), triggers and functions.- Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Perl, and Shell).- Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of writing technical documentation, training users in software operations, and interacting effectively with upper management.- Flexible self-starter, able to multi-task and work under pressure.- Experience with electronic trading systems is a plus.- Familiarity with statistical concepts such as regression and time series analysis is a plus. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, C Trade Desk Software Developer, C, UNIX, STL, SQL, Relational Databases, Python, Perl, Shell, Trading Systems, Multi-threaded, Software Engineer, Programming, Programmer Analyst, Trading, Financial, Chicago Recruiters, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting