Junior Trading Operations/DevOps Engineer
Old Mission · Chicago, IL, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $150,000 - $200,000
or apply directly on Old Mission's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Old Mission's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 74% of Old Mission's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Old Mission
- high 31 stale, 0 reposted of 39 open
- Hiring momentum
- 42 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Old Mission's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Old Mission.
About this role
As a Junior Trading Operations/DevOps Engineer at Old Mission, you will be responsible for maintaining the performance and stability of proprietary trading systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include deploying and monitoring trading applications, automating infrastructure management using Python, resolving live incidents, and collaborating with engineers to optimize trading performance.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Old Mission as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- Strong programming ability
- High proficiency in Python on Linux Platforms
- Strong troubleshooting instincts and root-cause discipline
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn how systems fit together
Nice to have
- Networking knowledge/interest is a plus
What you get
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $150,000 - $200,000, which may vary based on skills and experience; discretionary bonus included but not detailed further.
- Role involves working in a fast-paced trading environment, which may be stressful for some candidates.
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Listed by Old Mission on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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