DevOps/SRE Intern at TransMarket Group

At TransMarket Group, we have spent over four decades evolving from our roots as Aardvark Financial into a global leader in proprietary trading. While we are a well-established firm, we operate with the agility and hunger of a startup. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to capture market opportunities while maintaining a culture of generous stewardship. We are looking for a motivated student to join us in Chicago and help us push the boundaries of our current potential.

Role at a glance

We are seeking a DevOps/SRE Intern to join our team in an on-site capacity. This internship is designed for a student who is eager to dive into our full technology stack. You will work directly from our office, collaborating with experienced traders and technologists to solve complex problems in a fast-paced trading environment.

Your impact

• Support our proprietary trading environment by automating and maintaining systems for software deployment, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the health and reliability of our trading platforms in real time.
• Collaborate with our developers and traders to build creative solutions that streamline our infrastructure and improve the efficiency of our trading operations.

What you'll need

To succeed in this role, you should be a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. We value candidates who are curious, self-driven, and ready to learn. You should bring the following skills to the table:

• Fluency in Python or another major programming language.
• Experience with code collaboration tools like Git.
• A foundational understanding of containerization using Docker.
• Familiarity with infrastructure management tools such as Ansible.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• An interest in financial markets and the mechanics of trading software is a plus.

Perks and compensation

We believe that our team members should share in the success they help create. As part of our commitment to our people, we offer:

• A highly competitive profit sharing program.