Junior Market Data Engineer

The Junior Market Data Engineer will contribute to the design and development of the Spider. Rock platform. This role will learn, participate in engineering discussions, and contribute to the various components of the Spider. Rock Market Data feeds, reference data loaders, APIs and software. This is a full-time salaried position in our Chicago office and reports to the Head of Data Technologies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Learn and gain experience on a variety of Windows based C# technologies and AWS technologies Assist in debugging and analyzing our market data feeds, user APIs (GUI, MySQL, REST API) Learn about financial markets and market data protocols Work with DevOps, IT and client support teams to troubleshoot issues Deep dive learning sessions on the Spider.

Rock software philosophy Learn our Agile methodology Provide Spider. Rock development teams and business units with software solutions and ideas Contribute to our client support team’s software quality assurance Assist integration efforts for Spider. Rock’s growing client base WHAT SPIDERROCK IS LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in software development Experience in the financial markets is a plus Experience with Linux, GPUs, low latency applications is a plus.

Demonstrable C#,.NET, R, Python, REST skills Debugging and problem solving Excellent programming skills Strong work ethic Communication with end users, assessing requirements and managing expectations professionally Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressured technology environment Independent project and time management Professional, motivated attitude Strong interpersonal skills WHAT TO EXPECT Highly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structure Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness) Discounted pet insurance Progressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave) Wellness programs Zen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompress Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals Access to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge area Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events 401K Safe Harbor Plan and Match Onsite gym membership Divvy bike access A fun and collaborative environment Spider.

Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer