Careers

OptionsCity™ is a software company specialized in building the next generation of electronic trading solutions for professional options traders and market makers. We strive to improve the traders’ efficiency and empower them with the tools to trade reliably and effectively, while improving the overall trade management. OptionsCity™ is committed to building a company where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive.

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking to add the following to our team:

Java Trading Systems Developer

We are looking for a Java developer with at least 2 years of trading industry experience to help on the design and the development of a new state of the art electronic options trading system. This is an exciting opportunity within an energetic startup software company. Here are some of the reasons why someone would want to work for us:

• Entrepreneurial, small office (no politics, friendly)
• Fast-paced environment where serious effort will result in serious reward
• Casual, flexible work atmosphere
• Growing company with lots of growth potential
• State-of-the-art product with a huge market need
• Significant input on projects
• The owners are developers too
• Equity incentives for the right candidate
• Health and dental plan, paid lunch, beverages provided by the company

The skills we look for in candidates:

• Someone who will fit in with our hard-working, casual culture
• Someone who can demonstrate he/she is constantly learning new things
• Significant knowledge of Java development
• At least 2 years of development experience within the options trading industry
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong OO design and development skills
• No sponsorship available at this time (US citizens or permanent residents only)

Support Engineer

We are looking for a Support Engineer with a Computer Science or Computer Engineering background to join our support team for our state of the art electronic options trading system. This is an exciting opportunity and will open the door to lots of growth potential within this high growth venture. Here are some of the reasons why someone would want to work for us:

• Entrepreneurial, small office (no politics, friendly)
• Fast-paced environment where serious effort will result in serious reward
• Casual, flexible work atmosphere
• Growing company with lots of growth potential
• State-of-the-art product with a huge market need
• Equity incentives
• Health and dental plan, paid lunch, beverages provided by the company...

The skills we look for in candidates:

• Someone who will fit in with our hard-working, casual culture
• Someone who can demonstrate he/she is constantly learning new things
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of scripting languages
• 2+ years working with Linux
• SQL skills, database installations, upgrades, and maintenance
• Knowledge of a high level programming language like Java, C++, C#...
• Ability to communicate and manage multiple customer relations
• Knowledge and/or interest in the trading industry, especially options
• Experience within the trading industry is a BIG PLUS
• No sponsorship available at this time (US citizens or permanent residents only)

Sales Lead

We are looking for a sales professional to help position, sell, and manage delivery of products and customer relations for this energetic and innovative startup company. This is an exciting opportunity and will open the door to lots of growth potential within this high growth venture. Here are some of the reasons why someone would want to work for us:

• Entrepreneurial, small office (no politics, friendly)
• Fast-paced environment where serious effort will result in serious reward
• Casual, flexible work atmosphere
• Growing company with lots of growth potential
• State-of-the-art product with a huge market need
• Base + excellent commission
• Equity incentives for the right candidate
• Health and dental plan, paid lunch, beverages provided by the company

The skills we look for in candidates:

• Someone who will fit in with our hard-working, casual culture
• Confidence, integrity, and teamwork
• Software sales experience with a history of results and good contacts in the Chicago and/or New York area
• Ability to own and manage multiple customer relationships
• Knowledge and/or interest in the trading industry, especially options
• Knowledge of business and IT processes including software development life cycle, proposals, billing, and account management
• Experience selling software in the trading industry is a HUGE plus
• Knowledge and existing network of contacts for current and potential business partners is a plus
• No sponsorship available at this time (US citizens or permanent residents only)

OptionsCity™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.