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IT YEAR-ROUND INTERN
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IT YEAR-ROUND INTERN

Description

 XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, 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!