Junior Software Engineer

Summary

TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm based in Chicago, founded in 1980. They are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to assist in the development of low-latency systems for automated trading, focusing on collaboration and ownership within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sr. Software Developers to assist and learn all facets of software development applied to the automated trading business
• Develop, code, maintain, and support production-quality automated components for global proprietary trading
• Develop expertise in software development principles, C++, and high-performance automated trading systems
• Collaborate with technology, software, trading, business, and accounting/finance teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field
• Passion for software and math applied to markets and trading
• Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite (no remote work)
• Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance is also preferred
• Linux scripting is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field
• Passion for software and math applied to markets and trading
• Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite (no remote work)

Nice to Haves

• Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance is also preferred
• Linux scripting is a plus

Benefits

• One of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry
• World-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families