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# Engineering Manager - Full-Stack Web

- **Company:** Akuna Capital
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $170,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Algorithmic Trading, Software Quality, Web Development, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, Web Applications, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e4215737-857b-4fc4-bf5d-f8c0ddad7186

## About the Role

* BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field
 * 3+ years of professional web development experience
 * Strong understanding of software and user interface design principles
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Background in finance or trading systems (options experience preferred)
 * Experience working in or with high-performance or real-time systems
 * Prior team leadership or mentoring experience is preferred
 * Organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing technical depth with product direction
 * The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

## Description

We're seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of Web developers responsible for the firm's core trading interface used by options market makers. The applications that you and your team build will aid traders and quant researchers in understanding market conditions, assessing risk and managing automated components in our system. Performance is key and we are always looking for more efficient and innovative ways to view the markets. This high-impact role combines technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and product ownership to drive the evolution of a mission-critical trading application. In this role, you will:

 * Lead and mentor a team of Web developers supporting Akuna's suite of web apps
 * Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to define project priorities and roadmap
 * Guide architecture, UI/UX design, and development best practices (TypeScript/React, Python)
 * Ensure code quality, scalability, and operational excellence
 * Translate complex trading requirements into actionable development plans