Systems & Automation Engineer, Onsite
Parallel PartnersChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted February 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Parallel Partners, now part of Next Step Systems, specializes in recruiting IT professionals for direct hire positions in financial services and trading industries. With a focus on high-frequency trading systems, quant research, algorithmic trading, and other specialized areas, the company has built a strong reputation among Fortune 500 firms and emerging technology companies since its founding in 1995. Parallel Partners is known for its repeat business and strategic approach to recruiting, leveraging its extensive network and industry expertise to place top talent.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems & Automation Engineer to join the trading team, with responsibilities including overseeing trading systems, designing automation, and administering Windows systems.
Requirements
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of the trading systems
- Design, build, and maintain Python-based automation
- Administer and support Windows systems
- Manage identity, endpoint, and access platforms
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across systems, applications, and core networking components
- Support operational security initiatives
- On call coverage in a team rotation
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision spending account
- health savings account
- 50K life insurance policy
- short-term/long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- 401K
- tuition reimbursement
