Graduate Software Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Software Developer to join a sports trading firm in Central London. You will work with experienced developers, researchers and traders to build high-performance applications for live trading.

Join a collaborative technical team, design and develop software in C#/.NET, and contribute to database work while learning in a fast-paced sports trading environment. This is a full-time, office-based role in Central London.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical subject from a strong university in Europe, including the UK.
• Strong foundation in programming, ideally with exposure to C# or .NET.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced sports trading environment.
• Availability to work full-time from Central London office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain applications using C# and .NET, with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Build and enhance scalable systems supporting sports trading and research.
• Contribute to database development and optimisation using SQL Server or similar technologies.
• Work closely with developers, researchers and traders to translate business requirements into reliable software.
• Improve system performance, reliability and automation.
• Participate in code reviews and help improve development tools and practices.

Skills

C#

OOP

SQL

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

Graduate Software Developer

Location: Central London | Full-time, fully office-based

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Developer to join a sports trading firm, building the technology that supports its trading and research activities.

Working alongside experienced developers, researchers and traders, you’ll help develop high-performance applications used in live sports trading environments. You’ll see your code applied to real trading challenges while building your engineering skills within a collaborative technical team.

This is a full-time, fully office-based position in Central London, suited to a technically strong graduate with an interest in sport, data and trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain applications using C# and .NET, with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Build and enhance scalable systems supporting sports trading and research.
• Contribute to database development and optimisation using SQL Server or similar technologies.
• Work closely with developers, researchers and traders to translate business requirements into reliable software.
• Improve system performance, reliability and automation.
• Participate in code reviews and help improve development tools and practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• A degree in Computer Science or a related technical subject from a strong university anywhere in Europe, including the UK.
• A strong foundation in programming, ideally with exposure to C# or .NET.
• An understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A willingness to learn in a fast-paced sports trading environment.
• Availability to work full-time from the firm’s Central London office.

Desirable Skills & Interests

• Knowledge of multithreading or concurrent programming.
• A basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/UDP.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Exposure to Windows-based development environments.
• An interest in sports, sports analytics or trading systems.

The Opportunity

You’ll gain hands‑on experience building software for a sports trading firm, working directly with the developers, researchers and traders who use it. For a graduate interested in combining software engineering with sport and data, this offers a strong foundation for a technical career in sports trading.