DevOps Engineer

Job Overview

Geneva Trading is seeking a highly skilled, Python-focused DevOps Engineer to join our Chicago office. This is an on-premises, low-latency systems role—minimal cloud work—where you'll work side-by-side with traders, developers, and infrastructure engineers to design, automate, and fine-tune the systems that power our trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Python-based automation tools to support trading and infrastructure systems.

• Optimize Linux-based, on-prem environments for maximum performance and reliability.

• Lead performance and latency testing for mission-critical trading applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technical improvements.

• Serve as a mentor and technical leader, guiding junior engineers toward best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux use and administration experience.

• Expert-level Python programming skills with a track record of building automation tools.

• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accelerated network adapters.

• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Strong background in performance testing and tuning.

• Experience with latency-sensitive applications on Linux.

• Regression testing experience.

• Full-stack tool development experience (JavaScript + Python).

About Geneva Trading

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.

Benefits and Compensation

Base Salary Range: $100,000- $180,000 + Eligible for performance based bonus. The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program.