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Back Office Software Developer (Chicago)

DV Trading LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
About Us:

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced software developer to work with a small team responsible for development and daily operations of back-office systems that provide services to traders, risk management and accounting.

Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside other software engineers, risk management, accounting and traders to provide real-time and batch processing of data.
  • Generate daily reports for the firm and traders from overnight data.
  • Design and use of database schemas to facilitate processing of data.
  • Monitoring of daily jobs to ensure timely dissemination of vital information.
  • Ensuring the flow of real-time trade data to provide accurate intraday position and trade data to risk management and traders.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, Engineering or other technical discipline
  • 3 years professional experience developing data processing software.
  • Demonstrated ability to program in C , preferably in a Linux environment.
  • Experience with SQL and database schema design.
  • Experience with Python on Linux is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills in verbal and written English.
  • Domain knowledge in trading of futures, options, equities, treasuries and crypto is a plus.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
  • Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Vacation policy
  • Retirement plan with employer match

Annual compensation range $140,000 - $170,000 base discretionary bonus eligibility

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV's posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$140,000—$170,000 USD

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000

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