Junior Dev Ops Engineer

AKL Trading LLC is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to help build, support, and improve the infrastructure that powers our trading operations. This role is heavily focused on system reliability, automation, troubleshooting, and operational support within a fast-paced proprietary trading environment.

You will work closely with developers, traders, and infrastructure teams to maintain highly available production systems, improve deployment processes, automate operational tasks, and assist with onboarding new trading initiatives. The ideal candidate is technically curious, comfortable working under pressure, and enjoys solving difficult infrastructure and production issues.

Primary Responsibilities

· Monitor and support trading infrastructure across multiple exchanges and markets

· Maintain and troubleshoot Linux and Windows server environments

· Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines across on-premise and cloud environments

· Develop and maintain automation tools using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages

· Build monitoring systems, dashboards, and alerting infrastructure

· Diagnose and resolve networking, application, and operating system issues in production environments

· Analyze logs and packet captures to troubleshoot trading and connectivity issues

· Collaborate with developers and traders to support new trading initiatives and infrastructure requirements

· Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation best practices

· Improve operational processes, system visibility, and deployment reliability

· Document infrastructure, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows

Required Qualifications

· 0-3 years of professional experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, SRE, or Trade Support

· Strong administration and troubleshooting skills

· Experience supporting Windows & AWS Server environments

· Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages

· Experience with containerization and automation technologies

· Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking

· Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues across infrastructure and applications

· Comfortable working in high-pressure production environments

· Strong communication and organizational skills

· Database administration experience

· Ability to work on-site 

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience supporting low-latency or high-performance trading systems

· Experience with Kubernetes and modern orchestration tools

· Familiarity with GitLab, JFrog, Ansible Tower, or similar platforms

· Experience with observability, monitoring, and alerting systems

· Exposure to co-location or on-premise data center environments

· Familiarity with JSON, XML, or Parquet data formats

· Experience analyzing packet captures and order event streams

· Knowledge of multicast networking and market data infrastructure

· Familiarity with Solace, Infiniband, Solarflare, or low-latency networking technologies

Compensation & Incentives

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus

Benefits

• Competitive pay package 
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match 
• Medical coverage through BlueCross BlueShield 
• Dental and vision coverage 
• Paid Time Off 
• Company paid life and disability insurance 
• Gym and rec space on site 

About AKL Trading

Located in the southwestern Chicago suburbs, AKL Trading LLC is a growing proprietary trading firm that started in early 2024. AKL Trading utilizes innovative trading strategies implemented in markets around the globe. The firm emphasizes a culture of entrepreneurship and data-driven decision making, while striving to provide a work atmosphere that is conducive to continuous learning.