Algorithmic Trading Software Developer

About Us

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

We invest in exceptional individuals and empower them to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact on our organization. Engaging a diverse group of talented people from different cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds helps provide us with a competitive advantage that drives our success.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer for our algorithmic software development team. The successful applicant will be involved in the development of our cutting-edge, low-latency trading platform which competes in the most competitive markets in the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Work side by side with senior traders and experienced software developers
• Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established low-latency, algorithmic trading business
• Core job functions will include: Improving and extending the core trading platform, enhancing existing trades and identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills

Requirements

• Highly proficient in C++; experience with modern C++ (such as smart pointers)
• Possess a strong work ethic and be able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented, organized & diligent
• Strong interest in algorithmic trading
• Experience doing highly performant, low-level C++ is an asset