High performance, low latency, financial markets… You know where this is going right? Yup, trading. Business is booming right now and this company is looking to make the most of it. Which is where you come in.
You have my curiosity
The Netherlands has always been at the forefront of financial trading and this company is looking to keep it that way. As a High-Frequency trading firm, it breathes technology. For every trader on the floor, there are at least two developers. Make no mistake, IT is their core business. Because in such a highly competitive market, performance, speed, and reliability are key. Which is where you come in.
To speed up innovation and boost productivity throughout the company, a new team is being formed. And you could be a part of it. They are looking to hire the best talents in the field of Java and/or C++ Development. As a member of this A-team, you will get to see every part of the organization and look for ways to improve it. From speeding up decision-making processes or deployments to optimizing trading algorithms for performance.
Now you have my attention
This Trading company offers you a seven-week global trading traineeship led by their Software technologist and traders. You will join one of the teams working alongside one of their Software Engineer stars. You will find yourself working on the software, hardware, algorithms, and advanced networks. Together with the team and Developers, you will find your own way within the company. During the traineeship, you will find your own field of expertise and your own place in the company. They will help you find your own niche and the space to use your own creativity. We ask for an academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. Preferably even a Master’s degree. Proficient experience in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++ is asked and of course a genuine interest in financial markets, fintech, and trading
So this trading thing, what does it pay?
Pretty damn well, to be honest. Starting with a base salary between €70.000 and €80.000 gross a year, excluding the secondary benefits. And those secondary benefits, are second to none. From a fully catered lunch every day and flexible working to a royal end-of-year bonus. You know I said speed was key? What are you waiting for? Click apply!