Graduate/Junior Software Engineer (Fin-tech Electronic Trading Systems)

About Us

We are a fast-growing fintech company at the forefront of innovation in electronic trading, ultralow-latency software, and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to empower financial institutions with cutting-edge, scalable technology that delivers real-time insights and unmatched trading performance. From ultra-low latency trading platforms to intelligent decision-making systems powered by AI, we're redefining what’s possible in capital market technology.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to join our engineering team. You’ll play a critical role in the design, development, and deployment of high-performance trading systems and AI-driven financial tools. This is a great opportunity for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to work on complex, impactful systems used by traders and financial analysts globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust ultralow-latency applications for electronic trading systems.
• Build and optimise components for real-time data processing, order execution, and market connectivity.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and data scientists to integrate AI and machine learning models into trading workflows.
• Implement microservices and APIs for internal and external system integration.
• Optimises system performance, scalability, and fault tolerance for high-availability environments.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines.
• Contributed to architectural decisions and roadmap planning.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree educated 2.1 or above from a top 15-ranked UK University (or equivalent)
• A*/A at A-Level (or equivalent)
• Must have unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we unfortunately cannot provide Visa Sponsorship .

Desirable Skills

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and multithreading/concurrency.
• Experience building real-time, high-throughput systems (ideally in finance or trading).
• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms, FIX protocol, or market data feeds is a strong plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks or data science tools is desirable.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and DevOps tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to functional programming concepts (e.g., F# or other paradigms).
• Background in financial markets, derivatives, or algorithmic trading.
• Knowledge of data structures, networking, and low-latency optimisation techniques.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical fintech systems used in global markets.
• Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, quants, and AI researchers.
• Opportunity to innovate in a high-impact, high-reward environment.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote options.
• Competitive compensation, bonus schemes, and stock options.
• A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and personal growth.

Ready to build the future of FinTech? Apply now and be part of the team revolutionising electronic trading through code and intelligence.