Graduate Software Developer

Spectrum IT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on coding with C# and .NET, opportunities to learn from a collaborative team, and a chance to contribute to scalable systems and data‑driven trading experiments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or a related technical subject from a strong university.
• 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.

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# / .NET

Object-oriented programming

SQL Server

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related subject

Tools

Git

Windows development

SQL tools

Oracle

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Developer to join a 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.