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Backend Software Engineer (Python)

Chicago, IL 60602

Posted: 08/14/2025 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Number: 26132244 Pay Rate: 150000-250000 USD/Year

Job Description

Overview
A fast-paced, technology-driven trading organization is seeking a skilled Python Engineer to join its development team. The firm specializes in designing and implementing advanced trading strategies across multiple markets and asset classes. The environment is highly collaborative, with engineers working closely alongside quantitative researchers, traders, and analysts to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and enhance core software systems that support trading, analytics, and research workflows.

  • Collaborate with quantitative and trading teams to build tools and applications that improve speed, scalability, and performance.

  • Take ownership of end-to-end projects, from concept through deployment, in a Linux-based environment.

  • Continuously improve system reliability, adaptability, and efficiency through thoughtful engineering and problem-solving.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least 2 years of professional Python development experience in a production setting.

  • Strong proficiency with Python in Linux environments.

  • Experience with relational databases (e.G., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

  • Clear and effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, manage priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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