FIX Connectivity Engineer - Flexible Hybrid in Chicago

About the position
The FIX Connectivity Engineer at Cboe plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity and exceptional client experience in a fast-paced trading environment. This position involves certifying and maintaining FIX sessions with external counterparties, troubleshooting trading-related operational issues, and collaborating on the development of order flow functionality. The engineer will be instrumental in managing client onboarding and certification processes, monitoring FIX sessions, and providing support for connectivity-related issues.
Responsibilities
? Manage the onboarding and certification process for new clients, ensuring smooth FIX session connectivity with Cboe's systems.
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? Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to FIX sessions and trading-related connectivity, working closely with external clients, vendors, and internal teams.
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? Provide second-line support for all FIX connectivity-related issues, escalating and coordinating with internal technical teams as needed.
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? Work closely with business units, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal integration of client connectivity with order flow processes.
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? Maintain high standards of operational excellence by monitoring and improving the performance, reliability, and security of the FIX gateway.
Requirements
? 3+ years of relevant experience in FIX Connectivity Engineering or a similar systems analysis role, with a deep understanding of the FIX protocol.
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? Solid understanding of electronic trading, market access, and financial markets.
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? Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, PostgreSQL and networking fundamentals.
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? Proficient in an object-oriented programming language, preferably .NET/C#.
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? Proven experience with FIX client onboarding and certification for various asset classes.
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? Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to address complex connectivity and trading issues.
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? Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate across teams, and meet tight deadlines.
Nice-to-haves
? Knowledge of EMS/OMS systems and third-party networks like Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, or TradingScreen.
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? Understanding of network security, encryption protocols, and secure communications.
Benefits
? Competitive compensation
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? Flexible, hybrid work environment
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? 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
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? Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service day
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? Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
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? Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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? Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
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? Employee referral bonus program
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? Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
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? Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
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? Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
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? Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
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? Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building
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? Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
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? Generous charitable giving company match
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? Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
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? On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers