Full Stack Developer - Operations

| Chicago | Hybrid
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Hudson River Trading is looking to hire an experienced Full Stack Developer with a passion for using your unique skill set to make the lives of those around them easier and more efficient. In this role, you will be responsible for automating and developing a wide variety of systems, including our post trade and middle office systems. 

As a Full Stack Developer, your code will impact business logic, provide user-friendly interfaces, and increase the quality of our web-based reporting infrastructure. You will be embedded with different teams such as Finance and Accounting, Business Development, Middle Office, Algo, and Operations. 

It will be your responsibility to understand end-user needs and communicate effectively around project feasibility and timelines. You will successfully leverage technical skills to design and create new report automation, performing report maintenance and customization. 

Responsibilities

  • Build new tools and dashboards which will provide meaningful insights into financial and operational data 
  • Gather and refine requirements from a variety of senior technical and non-technical users.
  • Architect and design enhancements for our global post trade and middle office systems, mainly using Python.
  • Own projects end-to-end; gathering requirements, architecting the system, and writing and maintaining code.
  • Work on tasks with a variety of time scopes: quick fixes for existing processes and long-term direction setting.
  • Maintain and improve existing internal and external processes.
  • Understand and reason about a large variety of data sources, minimizing unnecessary complexity but providing complete solutions.

Profile

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of working Python programming experience
  • 2+ years of working Javascript/Typescript experience on a modern web framework (React preferred)
  • Effective communication, both verbal and written, is a must
  • Mastery of multitasking and extraordinary time management skills
  • Ability to navigate large interconnected projects while still paying close attention to details
  • You enjoy independent work, but value collaboration with team members
  • Can look at code, figure out how it works, and how to make it better
  • Can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), or anywhere in between
  • You really like to work with people who challenge you and make you better at what you do

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Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
    • C++Languages
    • PythonLanguages

Location

HRT is located in the heart of the Chicago Loop; we are steps away from all major train stations and offer views of the Chicago River. We also have offices in Austin, Boulder, New York City (HQ) , London, Dublin, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

What are Hudson River Trading Perks + Benefits

Culture
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Continuing education stipend

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