Graduate Software Engineer

Elwood; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in London is seeking Graduate Software Engineers for a 24-month graduate scheme. This role involves rotations in UI, Backend, DevOps, and Market Connectivity, providing extensive technical skills in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and programming experience in languages such as C#, C++, Java, or Python, along with a passion for digital assets.

Benefits

Competitive salary and compensation packages

Fully paid medical and discounted dental schemes

Generous time off + bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Discounted gym scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid study leave and personal leave

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Programming experience in C#, C++, Java, Python, Golang, or Rust.
• Strong understanding of design, algorithms, and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software across the Elwood technology estate.
• Work with stakeholders to build and maintain features.
• Contribute to all areas of the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Programming experience in an object oriented or functional programming language

Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Python

Golang

Rust

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Software Engineer

Starting Salary: £50,000

Location: London

Elwood Technologies is a FCA regulated firm that provides end-to-end institutional-grade digital asset Execution, Liquidity Access and Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Management Software. Built with institutions for institutions, Elwood’s EMS offers best available price execution, smart order routing and algorithmic tooling alongside a traditional finance grade Portfolio Management System.

Built by industry experts with decades of combined experience in investment management and digital technology, we are now looking for Graduate Software Engineers to support our Engineering growth targets.

Job Description

Elwood is looking for a class of Software Engineers to embark on a 24-month graduate scheme working alongside our global team. The scheme will involve rotations across our internal teams within our Engineering department such as UI, Backend, DevOps and Market Connectivity.. These rotations will provide a wide range of industry leading technical skills and introduce graduates to all areas of the business enabling you to become an integral part of the Elwood ecosystem and learn about digital asset markets. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the world of digital assets then this offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst commencing your career in Software Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and enhance software across the Elwood technology estate.

• Work with business stakeholders to build new and maintain existing features.
• Meet deadlines in support of a fast-moving release cycle.
• Leverage new technologies and approaches with continuous improvement in mind.
• Work closely with Quants, Product, Algo Developers, Infrastructure and Support teams to deliver trading solutions.
• Contribute to all areas of software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, automated testing, and maintenance.
  
  

Qualifications / Knowledge

• Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Programming experience in an object oriented or functional programming language: C#, C++, Java, Python, Golang, Rust etc.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A passion for a career in a FinTech environment, and genuine interest in the Crypto / Digital Assets space.
• What we offer:
• Competitive salary and compensation packages
• Fully paid medical and discounted dental schemes for employees and their family
• ️ Generous time off + bank holidays
• Enhanced parental leave for all employees who have been with the company for one (1) year
• Fully stocked kitchen and access to weekly Ubereats allowance
• Discounted gym scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid study leave and personal leave
  
  

Why Elwood?

• Join a series A FinTech company and help shape the future of finance
• A startup with deep financial backing and a strong market presence
• Our platform is enabling institutional access to the most exciting growth opportunity in Finance
• Work with a modern technology stack and help solve high impact problems
• Strong client focused team with a diverse background
• We’re a Global company and have modern, centrally based offices in London, New York and Singapore.