Full-Time

Junior Software Engineer

TransMarket Group

TransMarket Group

51-200 employees

Proprietary trading firm leveraging technology

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Must be onsite; no remote work.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical field
  • Passion for software and math applied to markets and trading
  • Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance is also preferred
  • Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python). Linux scripting is a plus
  • 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)
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

TransMarket Group is a private global proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade financial markets, with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. It operates by applying advanced technology and disciplined trading practices to identify opportunities and manage risk through proprietary trading strategies executed by experienced teams worldwide. The company differentiates itself with an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, a focus on continuous learning and disciplined development, and a mission that combines financial success with wealth stewardship. Its goal is to generate profitable outcomes from proprietary trading while responsibly blessing others through the wealth it creates and its stewardship.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FIA's April 2026 profile confirms active expansion across products and geographies.
  • TMG's website says the business is profitable and still startup-like.
  • Recent hiring for quantitative traders shows continued investment in automated futures strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Hiring depends on profitable trading; a bad year hits compensation immediately.
  • TMG's 2005 patent dispute history signals legal exposure around trading technology.
  • A systematic underperformance cycle could crush the firm within one severe market regime.

What makes TransMarket Group unique

  • Founded 1980, TMG trades global derivatives, equities, commodities, and fixed income actively.
  • Chicago headquarters plus Puerto Rico and Switzerland offices support global market access.
  • TMG emphasizes advanced modeling, technology, research, and disciplined capital deployment.

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