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XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
Job Function & Responsibilities
- We are seeking a talented and self-motivated IT Intern to join our growing IT team
- Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PC hardware and software
- Actively seek out and participate in projects to maintain and improve the systems/network environment
- Create and maintain standard PC images for multiple workstation models
- Process, monitor and prioritize trouble tickets
- Troubleshoot basic TCP/IP issues
- Assist in managing and maintaining technology inventory
- Install and monitor antivirus software
- Support other key initiatives as the business dictates
- This is a paid internship
- The applicant will have the opportunity to work at least 20 hours, but no more than 30 hours per week year-round
- We are not seeking summer interns
Location
- Intern must be a US citizen
- Individual must live in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute daily to the XR Trading Chicago Office: 550 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60661
Education
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as computer science or information science within commutable distance from Chicago Loop
Required Experience & Skills
- Desire to work and learn in a fast-paced agile environment
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Node.js or other scripting languages
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- A self-motivated personality
Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
