Exciting alternative investment firm, located in the Chicago, IL area, is seeking a Market Data Developer to join their growing staff. You will be responsible for writing and maintaining state- of-the-art market data and feed software in a C# .NET perl environment. You may also be called upon to write C++ LINUX code as well. This is a dynamic environment, and you will work very closely with traders and other IT professionals.

The goal of your work will be to develop extremely reliable, low-latency data feeds for highly advanced electronic trading systems.

This job requires:

• Experience with database technology; proficiency in SQL
•  2-3 years experience in C# or C++ in the Microsoft environment
• Familiarity with PERL a huge plus
• Experience in financial industry required (specific experience in the market data area a plus)

You will be rewarded with an exceptional opportunity to have an impact on a quickly growing, highly successful alternative investment firm. Very competitive compensation, benefits, and a great work environment that rewards creativity and initiative.

We will pay for full relocation, and will discuss compensating you for bonus not achieved with your current employer if you join us before the end of the year.