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Operate and evolve cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, security, and networking platforms for a financial exchange. | 5-8 years systems engineering with cloud (GCP/AWS), container orchestration, infrastructure-as-code, SIEM, EDR, IAM, firewall, and fintech experience. | Who are we? ElectronX™ is the first U.S.-regulated, direct access electricity derivatives market, offering financial products to address volatile short-term price exposure to electricity. With offices in Chicago and New York City, ElectronX is building the missing financial infrastructure and risk management tools necessary to smooth the path for U.S. energy production, diversification and grid expansion in a time of rapidly increasing power demand. ElectronX is a venture capital-backed startup supported by premier VC partners including Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq Capital, Equinor Ventures, Shell Ventures LLC, DCVC, Amplo, BoxGroup and Lightning Capital. Who are we looking for? As a fast-growing company in the highly competitive, quantitative capital markets industry, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for near- and long-term success. We are looking for a Senior Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to own and evolve the platforms that keep our exchange running, spanning cloud infrastructure and containerized workloads, observability pipelines, security operations, and networking. You will operate with high autonomy inside a lean, high-trust team and have direct impact on production systems that matter. Beyond technical depth, we are looking for someone who takes pride in raising the bar for the entire organization. The right candidate brings a can-do attitude to every situation, whether it is a complex architectural challenge or a straightforward support request. No problem is beneath you. You communicate proactively, follow through on commitments, and treat technical excellence not just as a personal standard but as something you actively promote, document, and share across the team. What will you be doing? You will own and operate the platforms that sit underneath ElectronX, across four core disciplines: Cloud Infrastructure • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments across multiple tiers (development through production) using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible • Manage container orchestration platforms including cluster lifecycle, autoscaling, ingress, persistent storage, and workload isolation • Implement and enforce cloud organization policies, IAM, and network security controls • Apply FinOps principles to monitor cloud spend, identify waste, and drive cost optimization across environments Observability & Monitoring • Administer centralized log management and SIEM platforms, including index management, ingestion pipelines, and query performance tuning • Build and maintain operational dashboards covering application health, platform latency, infrastructure status, and security events • Instrument log and metric ingestion from cloud services, network infrastructure, SaaS tools, and application tiers • Identify and resolve data quality issues in aggregated metrics and pre-computed summaries • Evaluate, administer, and integrate SaaS-based monitoring and APM platforms for full-stack infrastructure and application performance visibility Security & Identity • Operate endpoint detection and response (EDR) tooling across workstations and cloud workloads, including policy tuning, alert triage, and SIEM integration • Administer identity and access management (IAM/SSO) platforms: single sign-on, automated provisioning, MFA policies, and lifecycle automation for onboarding and offboarding • Enforce endpoint compliance via mobile device management (MDM) tooling, including configuration profiles and zero-touch provisioning • Support SOC 2 Type II evidence collection and continuous control monitoring Networking • Manage zero-trust network overlays: access control policies, subnet routing, and log telemetry integration • Maintain DNS, TLS, and secure file transfer configurations for external connectivity • Manage and maintain modern enterprise firewalls and VPN solutions, including policy configuration, rule management, and ongoing optimization • Troubleshoot network issues across cloud virtual networks and hybrid connectivity On-Call Rotation This role includes a shared on-call rotation of one week per month. On-call coverage runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CT, supporting production systems during exchange operating hours. What we need from you • 5 to 8 years in systems or infrastructure engineering in a production environment • Deep experience with a major cloud provider (GCP or AWS) including compute, networking, IAM, and managed services • Container orchestration proficiency including workload management, RBAC, networking, and storage • Infrastructure-as-code experience using tools such as Terraform and Ansible • Hands-on experience with a centralized logging or SIEM platform including query development, dashboard authoring, and pipeline management • EDR platform administration including sensor deployment, policy management, and detection triage • IAM/SSO platform administration including app integrations, automated provisioning, and MFA enforcement • Experience managing enterprise firewalls and VPN solutions including policy configuration and rule management • Demonstrated experience leveraging generative AI tools to improve productivity, automate workflows, and solve operational problems • Comfort operating in a regulated financial services or fintech environment Benefits • Health, vision and dental insurance • 401(k) match • Supplemental health and disability insurance • Unlimited vacation • Parental leave Equal Opportunity Statement: ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Manage daily customer fund movements and ensure compliance with DCO regulations. Process and monitor customer deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers across multiple banking systems. | Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Candidates should have proven experience with multi-system financial transaction processing and strong analytical skills. | Who are we? An electricity exchange for the energy transition. ElectronX™ is a new electricity market designed to enable precision risk management, volatility hedging opportunities, and the monetization of power assets for all energy market participants. As a CFTC-regulated financial exchange (subject to approval), ElectronX will offer derivatives products that capture the intraday price fluctuations of our rapidly changing electrical grid—helping to smooth the financial path of clean energy adoption across the nation. Location - NY or Chicago About the Role: We are seeking a Treasury & Finance Analyst to manage daily customer fund movements and ensure compliance with DCO regulations in our clearinghouse operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with experience in financial transaction processing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Process and monitor customer deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers across multiple banking systems (BMO, EP3, NetSuite) Execute wire transfers with precision, ensuring accurate fund routing and allocation Monitor and resolve cash verification alerts with meticulous attention to detail Support compliance with CFTC Treasury Policy requirements for fund movement Process journal entries and reconcile daily financial transactions Coordinate with Operations team on unmatched deposits and wire return procedures Maintain comprehensive documentation for audit and regulatory purposes Ideal Candidate Profile: 1-3 years experience in: Financial operations Clearinghouse or financial exchange environments Customer funds management Banking transaction processing Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Proven experience with multi-system financial transaction processing Strong analytical and reconciliation skills Advanced Excel proficiency Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Preferred Experience: Background in futures, securities, or commodity clearing Familiarity with regulatory compliance in financial services Experience with automated financial systems and real-time transaction tracking Bonus points if: You have experience with financial services or trading systems infrastructure You're passionate about clean energy and its intersection with financial markets What does ElectronX offer? Paid healthcare including health, dental, and vision 401K Supplemental health and disability insurance Unlimited vacation Flex-work ElectronX gear! Equal Opportunity Statement: ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Architect and develop scalable cloud infrastructure and core exchange platform systems with a focus on reliability, observability, and automation. | 5+ years cloud infrastructure development experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python/Golang/Rust programming, observability stacks, containerization, and hybrid work in Chicago or NYC. | Who are we? An electricity exchange for the energy transition. ElectronX™ is a new electricity market designed to enable precision risk management, volatility hedging opportunities, and the monetization of power assets for all energy market participants. As a CFTC-regulated financial exchange (subject to approval), ElectronX will offer derivatives products that capture the intraday price fluctuations of our rapidly changing electrical grid—helping to smooth the financial path of clean energy adoption across the nation. Who are we looking for? As a growing company, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for success in the highly competitive capital markets and climate tech industries. What will you be doing? We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in architecting and developing ElectronX. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and design large-scale, robust systems that form the backbone of our exchange platform. Key responsibilities include: • Architect and design scalable cloud infrastructure solutions for ElectronX's exchange platform • Develop and maintain core platform and systems, the main exchange, clearinghouse, APIs, connectivity solutions and tooling • Scale observability capabilities to ensure robust monitoring, logging and alerting • Design with a focus on reliability and performance, and an eagerness to automate everything • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members • Participate in oncall rotation • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices What we need from you: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred • 5+ years of experience in cloud-based software development, with a focus on infrastructure and systems design • Strong experience building cloud platforms in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and GitHub Actions • Programming skills in languages such as Python, Golang, or Rust • In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, networking protocols, and database technologies • Knowledge of observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, Loki and Thanos • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and messaging systems (Kafka) • Skilled in enhancing and expanding observability and monitoring systems • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and apply problem-solving and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication and teamwork abilities • Hybrid work schedule with 3+ days/week in office in Chicago (preferred) or NYC Bonus points if: • You have experience with financial services or trading systems infrastructure • You're passionate about clean energy and its intersection with financial markets What does ElectronX offer? • Paid healthcare including health, dental, and vision • 401K • Supplemental health and disability insurance • Unlimited vacation • Flex-work • ElectronX gear! Equal Opportunity Statement: ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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