What are the responsibilities and job description for the C# FIX Software Engineer position at Chicago Financial Search, Inc.?
Software Engineer – C#/Financial Information eXchange (FIX®) Protocol
A growing financial technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer with hands-on C# and Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol experience to help build and support core components of its trading and connectivity platform as well as support integration with financial exchanges and clients.
This C#/FIX engineering role provides an opportunity to work closely with development, infrastructure, and support teams to design and deploy reliable solutions in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support software services that enable client and exchange connectivity
- Implement and maintain FIX protocol infrastructure
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
- Support API development and integration with external systems
- Participate in code reviews and write unit tests
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving production issues
- Contribute to the onboarding and integration of new clients and partners
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 2 years of experience working with the FIX protocol
- 2 years of professional development experience using C# and the .NET ecosystem
- Familiarity with REST APIs, scripting, and SQL
- Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, sockets)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest or background in financial markets or trading systems is a plus
- Clear communication and a proactive attitude
- This is an onsite position working at the client’s Chicago office.
- Please note that the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
No recruiter represented or third party candidate submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted will not be considered are not subject to payment of agency fees
Salary : $160,000 - $170,000