Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwideATLAS DEVELOPEROur Atlas Development team is a highly talented group of versatile software engineers that lead the development of Virtu's client trading infrastructure that serves hundreds of clients. designing and building software within existing trading systems, and improving scalability, performance, and efficiency of the infrastructure. We look for self-directed, passionate developers with a solid technical foundation and a drive to dive into the details of advanced technologies and programming languages. You'll learn all the intricacies of how trading and technology intersect within the global financial marketplace. Produce powerful trading tools which leverage all aspects of our high-performance systemImprove the scalability, performance, of our trading infrastructure. Understand the future needs of the business and design technical solutions to meet these demandsAbility to handle a wide variety of projects, from frontend facing projects to backend infrastructure, each in different programming languagesTHE CANDIDATEB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or experience Experience building and designing distributed and scalable software in general purpose languages such as Java, Go, C++Driven, self-starting personality. Our employees are expected to demonstrate peer leadership and initiative early onExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDESIRED BUT NOT REQUIREDExperience in PythonExperience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systemsExperience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environmentsExperience working in collaborative environmentsExperience with relational databases2 to 5+ years of experience in building, shipping, and maintaining highly optimized, scalable codeBENEFITSGenerous Time Off: 26 days annual leave, plus additional leave for community service, marriage/civil partnerships, and moving houseFamily Paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity leaveComprehensive Health & Wellbeing: Private health, dental, and optical cover, annual health assessments, private GP access, and a dedicated wellness programmeFinancial Protection: Life assurance, income protection, and a competitive pension schemeActive Lifestyle Perks: Gym subsidy/fitness reimbursement and Cycle to Work schemeCommuting Made Easy: Commuter benefit planTravel Cover: Personal travel insuranceDaily Complimentary catered lunches every dayVirtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Internship - Software Engineer - Java in London employer: Virtu Financial
Virtu Financial is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, blending the agility of a startup with the reliability of a leading financial services firm. Interns will benefit from hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, gaining valuable insights into global financial markets while working alongside a talented technical team. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a focus on work-life balance, Virtu offers a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to thrive in London’s vibrant financial hub.
