Software Engineer (Python & SQL)

Job DescriptionSoftware Engineer – Business Performance & Analytics (BP&A) $130,000–$180,000 Base + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Experience: 2–5 Years About the Opportunity A leading global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Business Performance & Analytics (BP&A) team. This role focuses on back-end development, automation, and building scalable tools that support finance, trading, and middle-office operations. You will collaborate with global teams to develop data-driven solutions, optimize business processes, and deliver impactful analytics tools. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain back-end applications and business intelligence tools. Build scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and visualization solutions. Automate workflows and optimize data processing and system performance. Partner with finance, trading, operations, and BI teams to deliver technical solutions. Support database development, system integration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Technologies & Skills Programming: Python, SQL Front-End: React (preferred) Cloud: AWS or other cloud platforms Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes CI/CD & Development Tools: GitLab CI, Jira AI-Assisted Development: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor Data Engineering: Data pipelines, database development, data processing, and visualization Additional Experience: Financial systems, AI/ML engineering, or business intelligence (preferred) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, or a related quantitative field. 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience. Strong back-end development skills with Python and SQL. Experience working in cloud-based and containerized environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to collaborate with global teams in a fast-paced trading environment. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $130,000–$180,000 USD Eligible for a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.