Junior Software Engineer — Hybrid, Learn & Build APIs

SpiderRock; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan and safe harbor employer

Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D

Gym membership

Unlimited PTO and parental leave

High-caliber colleagues and wellness

Job summary

SpiderRock is hiring new graduates for a Software Engineer role in downtown Chicago with a hybrid onsite/office schedule. You will contribute to the SpiderRock Platform, learn in a fast-paced dev cycle, and participate in API development, debugging, and client onboarding.

The position reports to a Development Team Lead and targets December 2026 or May 2027 graduates ready to grow across cloud, APIs, and software components.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Math, Engineering, CS or related field or experience.
• Strong software development acumen and debugging experience.
• Proficient in .NET/C#/JAVA/C++/Python/PowerShell and Windows exposure.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in debugging and analyzing user APIs and interfaces (GUI, MySQL, REST API).
• Work on challenging projects and learn about financial markets.
• Develop and configure API configurations based on client needs.
• Collaborate with IT and client support to troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in learning sessions on SpiderRock software philosophy.
• Contribute to software quality assurance for clients.
• Assist integration efforts for growing client base.
• Help enhance onboarding experiences for clients.

Skills

Software development

Debugging

Programming languages

Windows exposure

Communication

Time management

Agile/Scrum

Education

BS/BA in Math/Engineering/CS

Tools

MySQL

REST API

Windows

Job description

SpiderRock is hiring new graduates for a Software Engineer role in downtown Chicago with a hybrid onsite/office schedule. You will contribute to the SpiderRock Platform, learn in a fast-paced dev cycle, and participate in API development, debugging, and client onboarding.

The position reports to a Development Team Lead and targets December 2026 or May 2027 graduates ready to grow across cloud, APIs, and software components.