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We care about the speed and stability of our back-end systems as much as we care about the customer-facing applications we build. Our architecture is distributed and consistently evolving as our business grows and we face different technical challenges, but always with a focus on practicality and performance. \nYou'll help by modifying existing systems, taking ownership of current systems as well as green field projects, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Our engineers work with a plethora of tools including Java, Javascript, and Ruby. You'll work primarily in Ruby but will have opportunities to expand your skill set into areas where your interests and our technology intersect. \nRuby doesn't have to be your primary language today. If you're strong in another object-oriented language - Java, for example - and you're genuinely keen to make Ruby your day-to-day, we'd like to hear from you. Our technical interview is conducted in Ruby wherever possible, so you'd need to be comfortable enough to code in it by the time we meet. \nWhat You'll Do \nWork in multiple languages across different parts of the tastytrade stack and/or front-end trading client applications. \nDesign, build and maintain services in a distributed architecture, thinking about failure modes, latency and data consistency as you go. \nProvide guidance and leadership to more junior members of the team when questions arise about language or implementation specifics, and contribute in a meaningful way to our peer review process. \nTranslate requirements and technical direction into production-quality code with lightweight guidance from a senior engineer or team leadership. \nWork independently on smaller-scope tasks, as well as under the guidance of senior engineers to contribute to larger projects. \nWrite comprehensive tests for your code. \nEngage in light infrastructure work to support application development work where applicable. \nContinue your growth by learning new systems and working towards ownership of tastytrade's systems. \nWho You Are \nDemonstrable professional experience working as a software engineer on a team. \nA mastery of at least one of our languages or frameworks and experience dealing with it in a production context. \nMinimum 2 years of professional experience with Ruby - or equivalent experience in another object-oriented language (e.g. Java) alongside a commitment to work primarily in Ruby and to interview in it. \nExperience building or operating distributed systems. \nThe ability to learn quickly in areas in which you don't already have deep expertise. \nA willingness to learn new languages, frameworks, or technologies beyond your current expertise. \nAccountability and a willingness to take ownership of your work. \nCuriosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving. \nNice to Have \nExperience with Grape. \nExperience writing Ruby outside of Rails. \nFront-end experience, ideally with Svelte, and any exposure to micro-frontend architectures. \nA working grasp of application security and secure coding practices. \nHow We Work \nWe try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office - which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction: \nLead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm. \nThink Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes. \nChampion the Client: Understand and prioritise clients' needs. \nDeliver at Pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth. \nRaise the Bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback. \nWe believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. \nWho you are: \nExperience & Credentials \nFINRA SIE, Series 7, 63, and 3 Certified \nMinimum 3-5 years of experience in high-volume customer service, trading operations, or a trade desk role \nAt least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with options, futures, and futures options trading \nPrevious experience in overnight or off-hours trading operations is a plus \nProven track record working independently with minimal supervision in fast-paced environments \nCommitment to a minimum of one year in an overnight shift before potential transition to a day-shift role \nProduct & Trading Knowledge \nDeep understanding of futures and futures options execution mechanics, pricing, and market structure \nStrong knowledge of options pricing models and determining exposure using Greeks \nExperience with exchange-traded derivatives across multiple asset classes (equity index, commodities, rates, currencies) \nFamiliarity with extended hours stock trading, including pre-market, 24-hour, and after-hours sessions \nUnderstanding of Regulation T and portfolio margin account risk methodologies \nKnowledge of futures contract specifications, margin requirements, settlement procedures, and SPAN margin methodologies \nRisk Management Expertise \nStrong risk management skills with the ability to identify and assess customer account risk exposures using the in-house risk screener (Sentinel) \nExperience conducting customer risk callouts and discussing risk-reducing position adjustments in high-stress situations \nUnderstanding of margin calculations, liquidation priorities, and portfolio risk metrics \nAbility to analyze overnight risk events and their potential impact on customer positions \nFamiliarity with firm risk surveillance and unusual activity detection \nCommunication & Interpersonal Skills \nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers during overnight or weekend hours \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels (phone, email, chat) \nAbility to explain complex derivatives and risk concepts clearly to customers with varying experience levels \nDiplomatic approach when delivering difficult messages (margin calls, position liquidations, risk concerns) \nStrong documentation skills for detailed shift handoff reports and incident summaries \nEffective in customer interactions, especially in high-stress or volatile market environments \nTechnical & Operational Skills \nExtremely proficient with technology platforms, including Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft products \nAbility to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple customer inquiries simultaneously \nStrong problem-solving abilities under pressure with limited resources and support during overnight hours \nExcellent attention to detail for trade execution accuracy and risk monitoring \nComfortable troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating with support teams remotely \nDiscretionary Performance Bonus: 8-12% of base salary based on individual and company performance.\nCompany Perks + Benefits: \nPerformance Bonuses \nStock Purchase Options \n401k Plan \nMedical/Dental/Vision Benefits \nContinued Education Support \n20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!) \n10 Paid Sick Days \nGym Membership Reimbursement \nCommuter Benefits \nPet Insurance \nWellness & Mental Health Programs \nCharitable Donation Matching \nTwo Paid Volunteer Days Off \nDaily catered lunch when in the office \nFull kitchen with snacks and beverages \nIn-building gym \nShuttle to/from Metra \nAbout IGNA + tasty \nIG North America is home to tastytrade, tastylive, tastyfx, and tastycrypto-a family of brands built to democratize trading and empower individual investors. Founded in Chicago by the creators of thinkorswim, acquired by London-based IG Group in 2021, we combine startup innovation with the backing of a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions - built on scale, trust, and proof. \nFrom our headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market, our team builds award-winning trading platforms, produces live financial education content daily, and creates technology that makes complex markets accessible. tastytrade is our retail brokerage for self-directed investing and trading, with tastyliveproviding content to educate our customers. tastyfx is the fastest-growing forex broker in the US. tastycrypto provides self-custody digital wallets for decentralized finance. \nWe're a lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact. Whether you're building technology, creating content, serving customers, or supporting operations, you'll work alongside people who are passionate about disrupting traditional finance and genuinely care about helping traders succeed. Our culture rewards initiative, embraces experimentation, and measures success by the value we create for our users. The bar is high - bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG|tasty - the future gets built here. \nLocation: Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars. \ntastytrade|tastylive|tastyfx \n1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 \n*Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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