Graduate Quantitative (C++) Developer

WEBB Traders BV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, French
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tech stack

Big Data
C++
Python
PostgreSQL
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Data Processing
Information Technology
C++14

Job description

WEBB Traders is looking for graduate software engineers to join our Development team in Amsterdam or Paris. The Development team is responsible for the evolution of our trading solutions, tools, data processing, workflow automation and connectivity. We are continuously improving our systems and processes, and since we are a small company, we are looking for engineers who are interested in gaining responsibility very quickly and have a significant impact on the short- and long-term future of WEBB Traders as a whole.

During the first few years of your career at WEBB Traders, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, as you rotate through different areas of our business. You will learn how to devise and optimise trading algorithms, implement (data) control processes, build crucial infrastructural components and work with big data. We will share with you our experience on designing and building effective, high-quality software and creating a high-performance environment with a consistently high rate of innovation and true agility.

You will be

  • Learning about the trading domain through training sessions and on-the-job interactions
  • Developing and optimising software solutions for trading and all supporting processes, using C++,Python and PostgreSQL
  • Deeply understanding and improving the numerous processes across the company
  • Collaborating with your team to devise the most effective solutions
  • Interacting with users to understand their objectives and improve their work through your technical ingenuity

Requirements

  • Eager, curious, and a fast learner
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related
  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Understanding of computer architecture and networking
  • Hands-on experience with modern C++
  • 0 to 2 years of experience in a software engineering role
  • Team player who thrives in an agile and fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a 'get it done mentality
  • If you are applying for our Paris office, fluent in French

Benefits & conditions

  • Team up. Great office vibes in the heart of Amsterdam and Paris
  • It's on us. Benefit from travel reimbursement in Amsterdam or a health insurance plan that's 100% paid by us in Paris
  • And finally… A competitive reward package including a bonus scheme, * Initial screening with a recruiter to assess motivation and cultural fit
  • Complete a skill-based technical test
  • In-depth interview with senior team members to evaluate your test results
  • Leadership or panel interview to assess overall fit and long-term potential
  • Accept our offer!

About the company

WEBB Traders is a fast-growing, global proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We act as a market maker, using our own capital to trade on global stock and derivatives exchanges. By leveraging a large network of interdealer brokers, direct exchanges connectivity and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialized in cash equity and derivatives. Since our very first trade in 2009, WEBB's headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With our 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, we are united in our great ambition to grow WEBB into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity. Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community, enjoyment, and boundary-free entrepreneurship.

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