At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a high-performing team to develop cutting-edge trading and research systems.
- Company: Exciting client in the tech industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain mentorship, competitive salary, and hands-on experience in real-world applications.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make an impact in live trading environments while enhancing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: 2:1 BSc in Computer Science, C# knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
We have an excellent client offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Developer to join a high-performing team building cutting-edge trading and research systems. This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to work on real-world, high-impact applications while developing strong technical and professional skills.
Any interest in sport, or specifically sports trading would be advantageous for any applicant.
You’ll contribute to the development of innovative, high-performance systems used in live trading environments, gaining exposure to modern software architecture and engineering practices. Working alongside experienced developers, researchers, and traders, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable and scalable solutions.
Our client’s technology stack primarily includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, and ASP.NET, and you’ll receive mentorship to help you grow your expertise in these areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining applications using C# and .NET
- Support the development of scalable systems for trading and research
- Contribute to database development and optimisation (SQL Server or similar)
- Collaborate with senior developers, researchers, and traders to deliver software solutions
- Participate in code reviews and adopt best engineering practices
- Help improve system performance, reliability, and automation
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in development processes and tools
Required Skills & Experience
- At least a 2:1 BSc in Computer Science or a related subject
- C# programming knowledge
- Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of multi-threading or concurrent programming concepts
- Basic understanding of networking (TCP/UDP)
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
- Exposure to Windows-based development environments
Graduate Software Engineer in City of London employer: Spectrum IT Recruitment
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