Graduate/Junior Software Engineer - Backend

You'll join Elwood's Backend Engineering Team, rotating across internal teams including Backend and Market Connectivity. These rotations give you a wide range of industry-leading technical skills and introduce you to all areas of the business, helping you become an integral part of the Elwood ecosystem while learning about digital asset markets. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while starting your career in Software Engineering within the world of digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software access across the Elwood technology stack
• 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 the software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, automated testing, and maintenance

Requirements

• Degree in a STEM discipline
• 6 to 18 months experience as a Software Engineer (including similar internship or placement years) within financial markets and an understanding of a portfolio, execution, or order management system an advantage
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation packages
• Fully paid medical and discounted dental schemes for employees and their family
• Generous time off + bank holidays
• Cycle to Work and Cycle Saver schemes
• Fully stocked kitchen and access to weekly Ubereats allowance
• Discounted gym scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid study leave and personal leave