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In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.\nYour responsibilities\nAs 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.\nWhat you’ll get\nYou’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.\nIn addition, you’ll receive:\nA performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool\n\nThe opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals\n\n27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays\n\nDaily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses\n\nPrivate medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership\n\nTraining and continuous learning opportunities\n\nInternational transfer opportunities for global career growth\n\nCompetitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats\n\nWho you are\nBachelor’s, Master’s or PhDdegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with outstanding academic achievements\n\nGraduating between August 2024 and August 2027, with a maximum of 3 years of work experience\n\nPassionate about clean code, simple, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement\n\nProficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations\n\nA solid grasp of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems and relational databases\n\nHave an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industry\n\nAn analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills\n\nAble to work closely with other engineers, traders, and business operations\n\nHow to Apply:\nApply directly via the form below for the position of Graduate Software Engineer. 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