Candidates will engage in full cycle development of back-office systems, perform data analysis, communicate with stakeholders, and troubleshoot complex issues.
We are seeking motivated, self-directed, and technically outstanding developers to join our team of Software Engineers responsible for building back-office systems that support our order routing, execution, and management system. With our constantly growing client base and the ever-changing demands of markets and financial technology worldwide, these systems are in a constant state of improvement and expansion.
What You’ll Do
- Engage in full cycle development of custom-built back office systems
- Perform data analysis and generate reports
- Communicate with stakeholders to identify issues and develop improvements to these systems
- Gather requirements, design solutions, iterate on implementations with peers and business advisors, participate in code reviews, and deliver products in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot and solve the most complex problems escalated by support staff
- Provide insights on and help prioritize tasks to optimize, modernize, and simplify our system on your own initiative, as well as ways to improve usability and scalability
- Document the requirements and usage of the software, along with technical specifications and test cases
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies, new language features, and new APIs or tools
What We’re Looking For
- Have 3+ years of software engineering experience in an OOP language such as C# (preferred), C++, or Java
- Experience with data analytic tools such as SQL, Pandas, Jupyter, or similar
- Experience with Windows, Linux, Python, .Net, WPF, Blazor
- Be organized, self-directed, and dependable. Be able to manage your own workload and provide reasonable estimates for completion
- Have superb analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey design decisions in both technical and layman’s terms
Why Join Us
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
- Profit sharing plan
- Long- and short-term disability
Additional Perks:
- Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
- On-site gym with a subsidized membership
- Frequent company outings
- Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
Professional Development:
- In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
- Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
The base compensation range for this role is approximately $80,000-$110,000 contingent on experience. WEX's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.
About
Wolverine is a diversified financial institution specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. Our focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity serves the interests of our clients and colleagues. Wolverine is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and London.
Top Skills
.Net
Blazor
C#
C++
Java
Jupyter
Linux
Pandas
Python
SQL
Windows
Wpf
Wolverine Trading Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago's Financial District: we are within walking distance to all of the exchanges and conveniently located for commuting from all over Chicagoland
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