Optiver

Junior Software Engineer

As a result of the crucial role IT plays in screen-based options trading, our IT department is growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone to strengthen our IT team and help us realise our ambitions. You may be just the candidate we’re looking for.

What you’ll do

• Design, construct and support our trading support systems using mainly C++ and C#. In close contact with our traders, you’ll respond to their needs for solutions with generous budgets and use of the latest technology.
• As a member of the development team, you’ll develop applications with C++ and/or C#. You should have strong object-oriented design skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems. With creativity and vision, you’ll develop business-critical solutions and be expected to handle continuous change and diverse challenges.
• From your first day on the job, you are an equal and important member of the team and you will be expected to contribute to the team’s success. You will see the results of your work in practice and you will use your creativity and vision to develop real solutions.

What you'll need:

• You have a bachelor’s degree, in Software Engineering, Information Systems or Computer Science:
• You are an IT developer with a mindset for effective IT solutions:
• You have knowledge of C++ and/or C#:
• You work well in teams and can communicate effectively:
• You seek a challenging, performance-driven culture that values your innovative contributions:
• You enjoy a casual and social work atmosphere:
• You enjoy creative freedom and the independence to manage your own responsibilities:
• You are interested in growing your skills through experience, trainings and on-the-job development and can take the initiative to pursue these opportunities on your own.

What you’ll get
Good salary, good benefits, great growth opportunities. A superb high-tech learning environment with Unix, Network, Windows and Development experts. To broaden your horizons, you’ll work with specialists in many different areas with access to the latest hardware. To keep you on your toes, you’ll have considerable responsibility to keep matters on track. And to make sure your knowledge stays up-to-date, you can educate yourself with various internal and external courses.

At Optiver, we understand that our staff is our most important asset. In addition, today’s skills shortage means attracting and retaining the best employees is more important than ever. As a result, we provide a highly attractive compensation package to ensure that we can employ and hold on to the very best people.

Just imagine: 30 days’ holiday, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, a premium-free pension, great bonuses, training opportunities, relocation packages, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, Friday-afternoon drinks and even in-house chair massages. In addition, we offer the opportunity to work in the US or Australia.

Interested?
Apply directly via our APPLY NOW button. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. For more information, contact Benoit Monsavoir (Recruiter IT) on +31 (0)20 708 7000.
Please also attach your Academic Transcript.

An assessment is part of the application procedure.

Unsolicited recruitment services for this position are not welcome