Inside Sales Representatives – Plantation, FL and Chicago, IL
Due to continuing growth, TradeStation Securities has several openings for driven inside sales professionals. Our Active Trader Sales department is seeking self-motivated team players to professionally articulate the benefits of our industry-leading online brokerage platform. Representatives will pre-qualify prospective clients based upon our suitability criteria required to open a new account, and then assist prospective clients with the account opening process.

An Extraordinary Opportunity:

1. Sell new accounts for a brokerage that is growing.
2. We generate high-quality leads.
3. We are a direct-access brokerage. No managing of portfolios required.
4. Our back-testing and trading automation platform is an industry standard.
5. We offer a positive, passionate, fast-paced family-like culture.

Ideal candidates must have excellent oral communication skills, high ethical standards, proven track record in sales with a minimum of 2 years brokerage sales experience preferred.  Active Series 7 and/or Series 3 Licenses strongly preferred, but may provide sponsorship for otherwise well qualified sales candidates.

Client Support Representatives – Plantation, FL
Our Client Services department is seeking team players with positive attitudes and good problem solving skills to provide clients with technical support and client services through service excellence; to support clients with downloading our products, setting up their account, billing issues, user education, and troubleshooting technical issues.  The incumbent will handle technical support calls to assist clients with timely and accurate answers to their questions, assist with daily technical support emails and use problem-solving skills to quickly resolve client’s inquiries.  Ideal candidates will be computer savvy, will have excellent skills in technical troubleshooting,  good problem solving skills, have a customer-focused attitude, extreme attention to detail, superior communication skills both by phone and email and possess a strong technical aptitude, including experience with email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office products.  A four-year college degree or technical certification preferred or a minimum of one year of relevant experience and/or training in a professional service environment, combined with a high level of patience and the ability to work in a structured and fast-paced environment.  May have to travel for business continuity.

Manager of New Accounts – Plantation, FL
TradeStation Securities, Inc is seeking a Manager for the New Accounts Department. The incumbent will provide supervision of department personnel and daily workflow. The New Accounts Manager works closely with Department Heads from Operations, Sales, Compliance and Client Services.

The Manager will ensure client data is accurately captured and transmitted to Custodian. Scheduling staff assignments and ensuring timely completion of all daily processing, reviewing account changes, approving retirement contributions/distributions, creating procedure documentation, setting performance goals, coaching and motivating staff and performing semi-annual employee performance evaluations.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with different brokerage account types, including retirement plans; must be detail and deadline oriented; must have knowledge of overall tax reporting obligations, excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills; must have demonstrated Supervisory Skills and be able to travel. Bachelor’s degree required. Three plus years of Managerial experience within a brokerage operation and Series 3, 7, 24, 30, and 63 licenses are required. Knowledge of Phase 3 system or similar back office processing system a plus.

Multimedia Author/Developer – Plantation, FL
Our Client Training and Education Department is seeking a Multimedia Author/Developer who will be responsible for planning, scripting, programming and editing effective computer/web based training (CBT/WBT) lessons for cutting edge financial analysis tools and services using a variety of industry standard authoring tools. The incumbent will coordinate with subject matter experts, Engineers, Graphic Designers and Product Managers to determine the scope of the project and to obtain relevant technical material/specifications for courseware.

The incumbent must have strong technical writing and organizational skills and have a team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with educational oriented projects and developing interactive training courseware using multimedia authoring tools.

This position requires a B.A. in Technical Writing, English or Education, B.S. in Computer Science or a related field. The candidate must have a background in writing and programming interactive multimedia for Windows applications and be experienced with multimedia tutoring tools (such as Flash, Camtasia, etc.) for creating web based learning content. Experience and knowledge of financial markets, trading industry and/or technical analysis is a tremendous plus.

EasyLanguage Engineer – Richardson, TX
Our Richardson, Texas branch office is seeking a qualified, creative EasyLanguage Engineer to help design and develop technical analysis studies and trading tools using our proprietary development language called EasyLanguage®.  Support our large and growing online community at the TradeStation Securities support web site via the EasyLanguage discussion forums and wiki.  Provide technical assistance to active and institutional traders to translate their trading ideas and approaches into customized studies and automated trading strategies in EasyLanguage.  Help advanced users and third-party developers extend the capabilities of EasyLanguage via C++ DLL’s, including algorithmic trading solutions.  Develop EasyLanguage studies and other tools for inclusion as built-ins with the TradeStation software.  Assist in the education and training of new EasyLanguage users.

REQUIRMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Solid experience in technical analysis and EasyLanguage. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Series 3, 7 and 63 licenses (or such licenses must be obtained within 90 days). Willingness to relocate to the Dallas metropolitan area.

PREFERRED:
Trading experience in the financial markets (equities, futures, options, forex).  Experience in C++.

Product Management Department – Plantation, FL
TradeStation Securities is growing and we are looking to expand our Product Management Team that is responsible for TradeStation, the most award-winning, state-of-the-art trading platform. We have the following opportunities for individuals who are passionate about customers, detail-oriented, analytical, love technology and excel at building relationships and coordinating people to drive projects to completion:

Associate Product Manager (for technology development) – Plantation, FL
TradeStation Securities looking to expand its Product Management team that is responsible for TradeStation, the award-winning, state-of-the-art trading platform. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding, prioritizing and defining customer needs, managing the product life cycle, and working closely with other teams, such as Product Development, Sales, and Marketing to help keep TradeStation on the cutting edge.

The ideal candidate is passionate about customers, detail-oriented, analytical, loves technology and excels at building relationships and coordinating people to drive projects to completion.

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Product Manager
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding, prioritizing and defining the customer needs, managing the product life cycle, and working closely with many teams such as Development, Sales and Marketing to keep TradeStation on the cutting edge.

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Web Product Manager – Plantation, FL
TradeStation Securities is looking to expand its Product Management team, by adding a manager who will be responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the company’s web-based initiatives. This Product Manager will ensure that all web site and supporting activities fulfill the needs of the customer while simultaneously meeting the business objectives of the company. This will be accomplished through understanding, prioritizing and defining the customer needs, managing the product life cycle, and working closely with many teams, such as Product Development, Sales and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the development and management of web-based products and services, be passionate about customers, detail-oriented, analytical, love technology and excel at building relationships and coordinating people to drive projects to completion.

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Web Designer – Plantation, FL
TradeStation Securities has an excellent opportunity for a Web Designer whose responsibilities will include the design and construction of company web pages/sites including incorporating graphic user interface (GUI) features and other techniques. Required to maintain and provide ongoing design of the website content and structure, while meeting requirements provided by management.

The candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving and solution building skills. Must be technically savvy with the ability to multi-task effectively, have the ability to learn new internet and authoring technologies relevant to web site design/development and design within standards set forth by the W3C.
Applicants must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field. Candidates are expected to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a variety of complicated tasks and goals. A wide degree of technical proficiency, creativity, and latitude is expected.

Training Specialist – Plantation, FL
Our Client Training and Education Department is seeking a Training Specialist who will be responsible for delivery of live training courses, online seminars and training course development for clients and employees.

The incumbent must have knowledge of the financial markets with the ability to acquire a number of industry licenses and certifications. Knowledge of financial analysis software and concepts, particularly technical analysis, is an advantage. The position also requires public speaking skills, most notably in delivering live training to large groups.

The ideal candidate will possess a positive, outgoing, energetic personality, and be dedicated to excellence in their work; providing the best possible customer experience is our principal goal.

Candidate will possess or obtain industry licensing exams: Series 3, 7 and 63. Familiarity with technical analysis and financial markets: Equities, Options, Futures and Forex. Must be competent with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

Applications Systems Analysts II (2) – Plantation, FL
Our IT Department is seeking dynamic, team oriented individuals to fill the positions of Systems Analyst II. The analysts will support, modify, analyze, and develop programming systems including Web and SQL applications, consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. The incumbents may be expected to write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.

Main Duties:
Develop new and modify existing ASP.NET web sites. Develop and modify existing SQL queries and procedures. Provide ideas to improve and optimize current systems (code and logic). Optimize SQL and .NET code for peak performance. Review, assess and approve project development completed by other team members.

Requirements:
The successful candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of working experience as a MSSQL Server and .Net Application developer. Must be able to meet with users and understand requirements in order to provide a quality product, must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA, and/or MCSD certification preferred. VB.Net, Classic ASP, Crystal Report, Onyx, Great Plains and Cold Fusion a plus.

Network and System Administrator I – Plantation, FL
Our IT Department is seeking a dynamic, team oriented individual for the position of Network and System Administrator. This individual will primarily be responsible (at varying degrees) for the design, analysis, performance, administration and/or control of data network infrastructures on a central and remote basis. The incumbent will plan, organize and direct multiple or large concurrent projects involving all phases of work, including providing technical and functional deliverables to meet established service delivery standards and customer/user needs.

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C++ Programmers – Richardson, TX
We’re looking for seasoned C++ programmers to join our team of engineers building server side systems for our award winning stock market trading products.

Our highly respected team of Engineers develops products that process millions of dollars of stock, futures, options and Forex trades every day.  If you want to blend in and take it easy, then apply elsewhere.   However, if you want to know that your code is being used by thousands of users on a second by second basis then this may be the place for you.

Our Richardson, Texas software development office is seeking professionals with 4+ years software development experience.  Applicants must have extensive experience in C++, Windows programming, multi-threading and COM. Experience with SQL, MTS, MSMQ, ADO, ATL and TCP/IP is a plus. Applicants will be tested on C++ knowledge.

Data Center Operator – Richardson, TX
TradeStation Technologies is seeking a Data Center Operator to perform daily operations in our data center in Richardson, TX. The incumbent will be responsible for all operations activities during his/her shift and for software and hardware upgrades at the data centers. He or she will also be responsible for the functionality and monitor all applications following established policies and procedures.

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SQL Developers – Richardson, TX
We’re looking for hard-core experienced SQL programmers to join our development team in creating cutting edge real-time stock market trading software. Our highly respected team of engineers develops products that process millions of dollars of stock, futures, options and Forex trades every day. If you want to blend in and take it easy, then apply elsewhere.  However, if you want to know that your code is being used by thousands of users on a second by second basis then this may be the place for you.

Our Richardson, Texas software development office is seeking professionals with 4+ years of software development experience, strong SQL programming skills and preferably experience on OLTP systems and knowledge of financial and/or trading applications. Applicants will be tested on SQL knowledge.

Senior Web Engineer - Plantation, FL
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Web Engineer to join our team to design, implement and maintain web based applications.  Ideal candidate will have 4 years of professional experience developing web sites and web applications using Microsoft Technologies. Proficiency with .NET (ASP.NET, VB.NET and/or C#, web services), ASP, HTML/DHTML, VBScript, JavaScript, IIS, SQL Server, VB, ActiveX/COM, XML, OOD/OOP is required.  Programming experience with AJAX, C++ a plus.  Successful candidate must have strong design and analytical skills, be detailed-oriented, multi-task, work with minimum supervision and effectively meet timelines in a deadline-oriented environment.  A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (preferred) or related field experience is required.

Software Tester – Client Team – Plantation, FL
We have an opening in our Software Testing and Quality Assurance Department for an experienced client application Windows based software tester.  Duties include testing of complex Windows based trading platform applications for accuracy, performance and stability, test plan creation and execution, documentation and tracking of program defects and programming in our proprietary EasyLanguage.

Position Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to work individually and on team projects, have the ability to multi-task and possess strong communication, organizational and time management skills. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, a broad based knowledge of Visual Studio C++, Windows programming, and Software Development Life Cycle processes is required. Experience in Mercury Quality Center tools is preferred. Knowledge of brokerage/financial services systems is a plus.

Software Tester – Order Execution – Plantation, FL
Join the Quality Assurance Department in our technologies subsidiary testing our TradeStation Order Execution Network, documenting defects as well as creating and executing test plans of complex trading network backend systems. The incumbent will be responsible for testing key software components that make up the building blocks of our Order Execution network.  Knowledge of the software development life cycle is expected.

Job responsibilities include testing of all code/configuration changes to the TradeStation Order Execution software, database and report components, test plan creation and execution of complex client/server systems. Do defect tracking and post production deployment validation of changes made to a multi-tier client-server environment working closely with Engineering in Richardson, TX and Product Management in Plantation, FL.

The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and be a team player that is assertive and goal-oriented who can also work on repetitive tasks as needed to achieve those goals with limited supervision.  Microsoft SQL Server DBA certification (MCDBA) or equivalent SQL Programming experience or certification is required.  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required. Knowledge of Financial Markets is a plus.

Software Tester – Data Team – Plantation, FL
Join our Quality Assurance department, which tests the TradeStation Data Network Software and Data Integrity components. Work very closely with the engineering department to learn, test, document and report any discrepancies. Your primary focus will be in the realm of software testing of key components that make up the building blocks of our data network. Essential Job Functions: test all code changes to the TradeStation Network Software components; test changes made to a multi-tier client-server environment working with Engineering in Richardson, TX and Plantation, FL; and test other areas that may affect the stability of the TradeStation network software and/or integrity of data.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related science degree with experience in client/server/SQL based systems. Knowledge of Visual Studio C++ is strongly preferred and software testing experience is definitely a plus.  The work as a Data Server Team software tester requires strong communication skills, and a team player that is assertive and goal-oriented, but who can also work on repetitive tasks as needed to achieve those goals without much supervision.

Software Tester – Web Application – Plantation, FL
Our Quality Assurance department seeks detailed-oriented individual to join our Web Testing Team. Eligible candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment with our Engineering, Marketing and IT departments to maintain and enhance our continuously evolving web sites. The incumbent will be responsible for daily maintenance and updates of company web sites as well as the testing of complex web applications which involves creating and executing detailed test plans as well as documenting and tracking defects though the software development life cycle.

Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to work individually and on team projects, have the ability to multi-task and possess strong communication, organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of brokerage/financial services systems is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related science, and a broad based knowledge and application of HTML, ASP, .Net, C# and SQL is required.

We offer a dynamic environment that will challenge your professional abilities and reward your contributions with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package.