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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Algorithmic Trading, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Concurrent Computing, Relational Databases, Database Development, Systems Theories, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Programming, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Windows Desktop, Multithreading, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815169130-software-engineer

## About the Role

* BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or a related discipline
 * Strong experience with C# and the .NET platform
 * 2-5 years of professional software development experience
 * Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases
 * Good understanding of object-oriented design principles
 * Experience building and maintaining production applications
 * Strong communication skills in English
 * Analytical mindset with attention to detail
 * Experience with multi-threaded or concurrent programming
 * Exposure to network programming (TCP/UDP)
 * Experience with Git or other version control systems
 * Familiarity with Windows-based development environments
 * Interest in or exposure to financial markets

## Description

Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our client's in-house trading and research systems.

You will work on greenfield and existing projects, helping to build scalable, high-performance systems that directly support real-world trading strategies. This role offers strong technical exposure and the opportunity to grow within a highly collaborative engineering team.

You will primarily work within a C# / .NET / SQL Server / ASP.NET ecosystem, developing reliable and maintainable applications.

Key Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET
 * Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions
 * Build scalable systems to support automated trading and research
 * Develop and optimise database solutions (SQL Server or equivalent)
 * Improve performance, reliability, and automation across systems
 * Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards of quality
 * Collaborate with researchers and traders to deliver robust software solutions
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tooling

Required Skills & Experience

 * BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or a related discipline
 * Strong experience with C# and the .NET platform
 * 2-5 years of professional software development experience
 * Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases
 * Good understanding of object-oriented design principles
 * Experience building and maintaining production applications
 * Strong communication skills in English
 * Analytical mindset with attention to detail
 * Experience with multi-threaded or concurrent programming
 * Exposure to network programming (TCP/UDP)
 * Experience with Git or other version control systems
 * Familiarity with Windows-based development environments
 * Interest in or exposure to financial markets


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