Graduate Software Engineer

About the role

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1" data-local-id="126eb7d5a283">As a Graduate Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and optimising code, you will keep our firm competitive in the ever-evolving capital markets.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="445" data-local-id="f6d9212fbfed">Optiver is building with cutting edge AI technology in the most competitive, data rich landscapes in the world: financial markets. That means no two days are the same, and every day brings new, exciting technical challenges to solve.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="680" data-local-id="68a1838cd58b"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">What you’ll do</strong></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="696" data-local-id="65d1da96ab48"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Your onboarding</em></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="713" data-local-id="e39ecb833522">You will participate in Optiver’s comprehensive <a class="_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0WKd3G4z3T _0bjKvDcjp5 _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9D98eZ _3932vvYbGa _02cRtH6wH8 _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGi98eZ _0NqVRtYbGa _3BKYwu6wH8 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI" href="https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-hub/kickstart-your-tech-career-with-the-global-optiver-academy-technology/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety"><u data-renderer-mark="true">Global Academy</u></a> and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver’s tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1108" data-local-id="b9d4ec659cdc"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Your responsibilities</em></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1131" data-local-id="253c905e5d38">As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will work closely with best-in-class traders, researchers, risk analysts and other engineers to develop simple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business. No one day is ever the same. You will gain and develop in-depth knowledge of engineering for the capital markets. Our collective passion to solve problems makes a direct impact on our business.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1539" data-local-id="f5d89d7d5b92"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">What you’ll get</strong></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1556" data-local-id="781d25f97073">You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1909" data-local-id="a8477df94dda">In addition, you’ll receive:</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="b9f7fa23409a" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1941" data-local-id="01484ac9ef57">A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2050" data-local-id="e4b5c567a4d3">The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2115" data-local-id="1078dc93581f">27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2168" data-local-id="5f1247

Skills