Python Software Engineer @ Old Mission

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, London, and Singapore are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About The Position

We are looking for strong Software Engineers with exceptional Python Software skills. You will be a foundational piece of our infrastructure team while having direct ownership over new and exciting projects. You will develop, support our trading systems and improve components of mission-critical applications that drive our current success and pave the path for continued growth. You will also work with quants, traders and research teams to enhance our existing systems to be more flexible and scalable. You will also be developing new trading applications.

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related Engineering/Science
2+ years working with Python in a professional production environment
High level of proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript or C++ on Linux Platforms. Knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, PostGres, or SQL
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work in a collaborative team while having ownership over new and exciting projects
Someone who can work in a fast paced environment while showcasing their problem solving ability

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.