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Back & Middle Office Engineer

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Chicago, IL
120K-180K Annually
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Chicago, IL
120K-180K Annually
Mid level
The Back & Middle Office Engineer designs and maintains systems that support trade processing and operational workflows, collaborating with various teams to enhance efficiency and accountability.
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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.


Role Overview

The Middle / Back Office Developer designs, builds, and maintains internal systems that support trade processing, operational workflows, reporting, and firm-wide data visibility. This role partners closely with Operations, Trading, Accounting, Risk, and Technology teams—including regular interaction with senior leadership—to deliver scalable solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across post-trade processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain internal tools, dashboards, and reporting systems supporting Operations and business teams.
  • Partner with C-level executives, traders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-impact, scalable solutions.
  • Develop backend services and APIs supporting the full trade lifecycle, including trade capture, reconciliation, P&L, settlements, and accounting feeds.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and observability through testing, monitoring, automation, and production support.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong experience with Python and backend web development frameworks.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders, including direct collaboration with C-level executives, traders, and Operations, Accounting, Risk, and Technology teams.
  • Experience translating business requirements into clear, maintainable technical solutions.
  • Solid understanding of databases and data modeling (SQL preferred).
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience building internal tools, dashboards, and operational reporting systems.
  • Exposure to AI or machine learning, particularly applied use cases such as automation or intelligent reporting.
  • Experience in trading, financial services, or other high-reliability, time-sensitive environments.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, or margin calculation systems.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $180,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

Application expected to close: 2/27/26

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Top Skills

Backend Web Development Frameworks
Python
SQL

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