Junior JavaScript Developer

We are seeking a Full Stack Junior Javascript Developer for our Chicago team who thrives on pushing the limits of technology to produce state-of-the-art solutions. Our Engineering team is constantly challenged to deliver creative, imaginative and scalable execution solutions for highly complex trading customers. We’ve worked hard to make our platform the top choice for derivatives traders and we’re committed to continue pushing the envelope. If this sounds like a place you can thrive, please continue reading.

What Will You Be Involved With?

• Design, develop and implement web applications, including implementing new product features and GUIs, enhancing and maintaining existing functionality, monitoring solutions, and performance characteristics.
• Participation in design discussions, review sessions, and prototyping.
• Successfully integrate data between various systems.
• Ensure the scalability and quality of all code.
• Assist with product documentation, unit testing, and ensuring overall product quality.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Prior experience with Javascript and web standards.
• Knowledge of modern JS tools and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of functional programming, object-oriented programming, and CS foundations.
• Experience building scalable, optimal-performance web applications.
• Good understanding of both front-end (Javascript, HTML, CSS) and server-side (Node.js or Python) components.
• Proven and strong communication skills.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate to technical requirements.
• AWS and Python experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Financial trading systems experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills to assist in debugging complex issues.

What We Bring to the Table

• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k) and pre-tax transit/parking.
• Flexible work schedules – with some remote work.
• 22 PTO (paid time off) days per year with the ability to roll over days into the following year, 1 day per year available for volunteering, 2 Training days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development, 1 additional PTO day added during milestone year, robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal, generous parental leave (for all genders and staff, including adoptive parents), and backup child and pet care as well as tutoring services.
• The company provides top-of-the-line tech resources and a tech accessories budget for monitors, headphones, keyboards, office equipment.
• Milestone anniversary bonuses.
• Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones and laptops, gym memberships, and health/wellness initiatives (including discounted healthcare premiums and healthy meal delivery programs).