PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that the development of integrative technology can improve how business is done. The passion for that idea powers our firm still. As a Senior Software Engineer at PEAK6, you are free to explore unique solutions and try fresh ideas within our engineering teams - Core, Data, Trading Tools, and Execution - that may benefit our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies. You'll collaborate with some of tech's sharpest minds to solve for the firm's ever-changing but exciting challenges. Working in tech at PEAK6 means that you'll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
Depending on the team, you'll be responsible for:
* Collaborating with business and technology teams on trading strategy implementations. * Developing core systems like messaging architecture/systems and/or end user applications around portfolio risk and data analysis that help support the activities of various middle and back-office operations as well as trading tools/platforms. * Performing manual and automated testing to confirm application behavior. * Optimizing and monitoring critical path performance. * Troubleshooting production issues quickly and efficiently.
You'll gain loads of experience in this role but before you do, you should have:
* Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * 3+ years of engineering experience * Proficiency in Java, Go, or Python * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Strong communication skills and flexibility working with different technologies * Familiarity with Linux platform
All of our developers have these traits. You should, too.
Collaboration Grit
Adaptability Ownership
As a PEAK6 Software Engineer you can enjoy:
* Generous medical, vision and dental plans * Matching 401(k) programs * Adoption assistance & family leave * Sabbatical program * Speakers Series * Massage days * Poker tournament with a grand prize of a World Series of Poker buy in * Sports leagues * Cornhole tournaments * Annual PEAK6 Party * Yoga classes * Tuition reimbursement * Lasik eye discount * Philanthropy events * Annual wellness screens and flu shots * Bagel Fridays/expiration lunches * Birthday gifts * Charitable matching gift program
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