Graduate Software Developer - C++

Quant Blueprint LLC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Traders is seeking Graduate Software Developers to join its Product Development team in Amsterdam, starting September 2025. This unique position is ideal for those looking to begin a career at a leading proprietary trading firm.

The role covers working on applications that support business operations, improving trading platforms, and collaborating with teams following agile methodologies. Candidates must have a university degree in Computer Science and knowledge of C++.

An extensive training program will support your growth and integration into the company.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or similar, graduating in 2025.
• Knowledge of C++ is required.
• Interest to specialize in C++ is required.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and Git is required.
• Interest in the finance industry, preferably trading.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to take ownership and work effectively in teams.
• Experience in software development in the financial industry is considered an advantage.
• Must be based in Europe at the time of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Work on applications that support the core business of the company.
• Improve the proprietary trading platform by writing efficient code.
• Maintain existing systems focusing on low latency and stability.
• Work in small teams and follow agile practices.
• Collaborate daily with Trading and other relevant teams.

Skills

Knowledge of C++

Basic knowledge of Linux

Basic knowledge of Git

Interest in finance industry

Good communication skills

Ability to take ownership

Experience in software development in the financial industry

Education

University degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Do you want to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your ideas make a difference? Join Flow Traders for our best Graduate Software Development Program yet, starting September 2025, at our headquarters in Amsterdam! There are two streams, one for C++ and one for Java, please apply to only one option.

Flow Traders is looking for Graduate Software Developers to join our growing Product Development team in Amsterdam. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities.

We are at the intersection of finance, cutting‑edge technology and scientific research. To achieve this, our team of software developers works in partnership with experienced traders to identify and execute tomorrow’s strategies. To remain competitive, we are always looking for creative, skilled and ambitious people to join us. With us, you will make a visible contribution to the further improvement of our technology environment.

What you will do

• Work on applications that support the core business of the company
• Improve our proprietary trading platform by writing efficient and performant code, designing new and innovative solutions
• Maintain existing systems with a focus on low latency and stability
• Work in small business‑aligned teams and follow agile practices to ensure fast adaptability
• Work side‑by‑side with Trading and other relevant teams every day, which creates swift feedback loops and immediate insight into the value that each change provides
• Maintain shared libraries, encourage code re‑use, and continuously evolve our views on application architecture

Onboarding

As a Graduate Software Developer, you will begin your career at Flow Traders with an extensive one‑year training program at our headquarters in Amsterdam. To start, you will learn everything you need to know about our core business, the different departments at Flow Traders and how technology plays a key role in improving our proprietary trading platform. The core of the program will involve collaborating with our development teams and your fellow graduate developers on various projects, which cover multiple areas of our technology landscape. Throughout the program, you will receive continuous support from your dedicated mentor, not only in the field of technology, but also in your personal development. At the conclusion of the program, you will present a final project to the Heads of Product Development and our management team, including the Chief Technology Officer.

What you need to succeed

• University degree in Computer Science or similar, graduating in 2025
• Knowledge of C++ is required
• Interest to specialize in C++ is required
• Basic knowledge of Linux and Git is required
• Interest in the finance industry, preferably trading
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take ownership and work in teams
• Experience in software development in the financial industry is considered an advantage
• Based in Europe at the time of the recruitment process

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via e‑mail, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.