at Kelly Services in Woodridge, Illinois, United States
Job Description
$80000 – $120000
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Woodridge, IL with a growing proprietary trading firm that develops data-driven trading strategies across global markets. You will support and improve the infrastructure powering trading operations, working with Linux and Windows servers, Python, Bash, PowerShell, TCP/IP networking, monitoring and alerting tools, infrastructure automation, databases, and production systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically curious junior engineer who wants hands-on exposure to high-availability infrastructure, automation, troubleshooting, and low-latency trading environments. You will work closely with developers, traders, and infrastructure teams while helping support new trading initiatives and improve deployment reliability. The role offers broad technical ownership, continuous learning, and the chance to build a strong foundation across DevOps, systems engineering, SRE, networking, and production support
Required Skills & Experience
+ 0-3 years of professional experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, SRE, Trade Support, or a related field
+ Strong system administration and troubleshooting skills
+ Experience supporting both Linux and Windows Server environments
+ Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
+ Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking
+ Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues across infrastructure and applications
+ Experience analyzing logs and diagnosing system, application, and connectivity issues
+ SQL and database experience
+ Ability to work on-site in Woodridge, IL
+ Comfortable working in a high-pressure production environment
+ Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
+ 50% Linux Systems
+ 30% Windows Server
+ 20% Python, Bash, PowerShell, Networking, Monitoring, and Automation
Daily Responsibilities
+ 60% Hands-On Engineering and Troubleshooting
+ 15% Automation, Monitoring, and Process Improvement
+ 25% Team Collaboration, Documentation, and Production Support
The Offer
+ Salary + Benefits
You will receive the following benefits:
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
+ Vacation Time
+ Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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