Software Engineer Internship (Technical… at Gelber Group… · Chicago

Summary: Gelber Group is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, known for its innovative and collaborative culture. The Software Engineer Internship in the Technical Operations Team focuses on modernizing internal tools and systems that support trading and operational workflows. Responsibilities: - Experience hands-on learning and gain exposure to how a proprietary trading firm operates day-to-day from a systems and tooling perspective - Work directly with Technical Operations engineers and partner with Operations stakeholders who use these tools daily - Take ownership of a real modernization effort on a production web portal - Design and implement a shared templating approach across 15–20 pages to reduce HTML duplication and improve maintainability - Improve UX and collaboration by enabling shareable, URL-driven views (GET + query params) - Remove broken or low-value features safely, with careful change management and UAT - Produce high-quality documentation for both developers and end users, and present results at the end of the internship Required Qualifications: - Progress toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related field (Junior standing or higher preferred) - Curiosity, self-motivation, and strong communication skills—especially when gathering feedback from non-engineering stakeholders - Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working in a codebase you didn't build - Experience with Python required - Familiarity with basic web concepts (HTTP methods like GET/POST, HTML/CSS) Preferred Qualifications: - JavaScript/TypeScript and C# would be nice to have (web development experience is a plus) - Interest in financial markets is helpful, but not required—interest in building reliable tools for fast-paced teams is a must Required Skills: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Web development, HTTP methods, HTML, CSS, Curiosity Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily, Social events and work/life balance that will allow you time to enjoy the Chicago summer, Office amenities including a golf simulator, pool table, and company paid on-site gym, Casual, relaxed dress code, Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees