Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Seeking a smart and driven individual to work closely with our software and hardware development teams to manage and improve our core trading systems and processes. This individual will be responsible for monitoring the real-time operation of our systems, responding to outages, developing tools to manage an ever-increasing range of systems, and working closely with software and hardware engineers, as well traders and quants, to identify issues and build better systems. 

Note: This is not a development role

What You'll Do:

• Use proprietary monitoring tools to proactively monitor systems for problems and performance changes.
• Take primary responsibility for outage handling and stakeholder follow-up.
• Research new server technologies and identify ideal server configurations that will reduce latency and improve overall performance of trading applications.
• Leverage SQL to configure systems and perform comprehensive data analysis from diverse sources, contributing to a holistic understanding of system performance
• Collaborate with developers to deploy new servers and applications, reconfigure existing systems, and track changes made to the system.
• Partner with the IT group to procure, test, and configure production and test hardware, track changes, and plan for future system needs.
• Automate existing procedures to streamline resolution of support problems, minimize configuration errors, and increase system transparency.
• Work with developers and analysts to configure, test, and validate new strategies and deployments. . 

What We're Looking For:

• A STEM or STEM-adjacent degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in an engineering / IT, DevOps or systems-type role
• Demonstrated drive to own and solve time-sensitive problems, actively pushing multiple parallel issues towards resolutions in the most efficient and way possible.
• Comprehensive linux systems/server configuration knowledge, including kernel tuning
• Robust scripting skills for automation and day-to-day problem solving
• Effective and clear communication skills, including being able to talk and relay concepts to peers and team members of varying technical ability
• Eagerness to engage with business domain concepts and apply a diverse spectrum of DevOps skills in solutions

Bonus Points:

• Experience working in the trading industry, including a working knowledge of exchange protocols and order lifecycles
• General operations knowledge including, but not limited to:
• Working with TCP and relevant networking tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump
• Linux systems and OS level configurations
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced SQL concepts and practices
• General server management / infrastructure 

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Why Wolverine?

Wolverine Culture:

Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Wolverine Benefits:

· Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity

· Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling

· 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage

· Generous Paid Parental Leave

· Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K

· Profit sharing plan

· Long- and short-term disability 

Perks of being at Wolverine:

· Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)

· On-site gym with a subsidized membership

· Frequent company outings

· Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development:

· In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities

· Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

About Us:

Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.