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You will collaborate with global teams to develop data-driven solutions, optimize business processes, and deliver impactful analytics tools.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Design, develop, and maintain back-end applications and business intelligence tools.\n Build scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and visualization solutions.\n Automate workflows and optimize data processing and system performance.\n Partner with finance, trading, operations, and BI teams to deliver technical solutions.\n Support database development, system integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nRequired Technologies & Skills\n\n Programming: Python, SQL\n Front-End: React (preferred)\n Cloud: AWS or other cloud platforms\n Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes\n CI/CD & Development Tools: GitLab CI, Jira\n AI-Assisted Development: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor\n Data Engineering: Data pipelines, database development, data processing, and visualization\n Additional Experience: Financial systems, AI/ML engineering, or business intelligence (preferred)\n\nQualifications\n\n Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, or a related quantitative field.\n 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience.\n Strong back-end development skills with Python and SQL.\n Experience working in cloud-based and containerized environments.\n Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\n Ability to collaborate with global teams in a fast-paced trading environment.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\nBase Salary: $130,000–$180,000 USD\nEligible for a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits, including paid leave and insurance.\n\nPlease note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.","company":"Access Search","rawCompany":"access search","city":"Mundelein","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-07T02:07:08.965Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer (Python & SQL)","description":"Job DescriptionSoftware Engineer – Business Performance & Analytics (BP&A)\n\n $130,000–$180,000 Base + Bonus\n Location: Chicago, IL\n Experience: 2–5 Years\n\nAbout the Opportunity\nA leading global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Business Performance & Analytics (BP&A) team. 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