Junior Software Engineer - Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hedge fund is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their dynamic development team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like C#, Python, and SQL Server while contributing to critical systems such as trade booking and order management. With a strong emphasis on career growth, you'll have the chance to explore areas like cloud computing, microservices, and DevOps. The company promotes a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office collaboration. This is an exciting chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the financial markets.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Join the core development team to shape the technology landscape.
• Work on critical systems like trade booking and order management.

Skills

C#

Python

SQL Server

Object-oriented programming

DevOps

Cloud technologies

ReactJS

Education

Computer Science degree

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Client:

Referment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Referment is partnering with a growing hedge fund that is performing well and expanding organically. They are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their core development team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their technology landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth, as the role offers exposure to critical systems like trade booking, valuations, and order management/execution trading systems.

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The team works with a wide range of technologies, including C#, Python, and SQL Server. While experience with these specific languages is a plus, the ideal candidate will have solid Computer Science fundamentals and a strong desire to learn new technologies. This role offers significant learning potential, with the opportunity to grow in areas like containers, microservices, cloud, DevOps, and frontend technologies such as ReactJS.

In addition to career development, the company offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance working from home with time spent collaborating in the office.

Key Requirements:

• Proficiency in C#, Python, or similar object-oriented programming languages
• A Computer Science degree from a top university
• 1-2 years of commercial software development experience
• Interest in working within the financial markets space
• Exposure to cloud, DevOps, and frontend technologies

This role presents tremendous career growth potential in a dynamic environment, with the added flexibility of hybrid working.