Technology Operations Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- One to three years of experience supporting, administering, or developing on Linux-based environments.
- Strong proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Working knowledge of scripting, preferably with Python.
- Experience using distributed version control systems.
- Understanding of configuration management tools such as Salt, Puppet, or Chef.
- Exposure to infrastructure and application monitoring tools, including Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Experience working with JIRA or similar ticketing and workflow management systems.
- Knowledge of log aggregation, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Ownership, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Must be open to working a rotating schedule between US and Asia shifts.
- Monitor the trading system and identify and resolve issues.
- Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot complex problems to keep trading online.
- Work with the risk team and trading desks to understand and facilitate trading requirements.
- Manage daily changes and communicate statuses to the company.
- Automate software distribution and deployments for Linux and Windows applications to speed up application deployments.
- Build new tools to manage the system and reduce effort and errors.
About the company
Eagle Seven operates as a global trading firm that combines the latest technology with a team of professional traders and developers to pursue high results. It runs trading strategies across a diverse set of asset classes on major exchanges around the world, using a mix of software and human expertise. The company differentiates itself by integrating a global reach, multi-asset capability, and an emphasis on independent thinking, ethics, and teamwork, rewarding individual effort while celebrating team success. Its goal is to identify and act on market opportunities worldwide to generate strong returns.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$177M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2004
Get referred to Eagle Seven
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 job postings show continued investment in trading, risk, and engineering roles.
- Built In Chicago listed a 2026 FPGA role starting at $175,000.
- Headquarters at 550 W Jackson and 64 LinkedIn people signal an operating Chicago presence.
What critics are saying
- Eagle Seven, LLC v. Valentine trade-secrets case remains active into 2025-2026.
- No fresh revenue disclosures exist; hiring posts suggest a small, opaque private firm.
- Prop trading profits depend on volatile spreads; a bad 2026 execution cycle hurts quickly.
What makes Eagle Seven unique
- Chicago-based prop desk hiring FPGA, algorithmic, and energy traders in 2026.
- Deep hardware-software stack: ultra-low-latency FPGA systems and internal trading platform.
- Multi-asset global execution across Eurex, ICE, CME, and energy futures markets.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefits
- Meal Benefits