Graduate Software Developer

We have an excellent client offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Developer to join a high-performing team building cutting-edge trading and research systems.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to work on real-world, high-impact applications while developing strong technical and professional skills.<br />You'll contribute to the development of innovative, high-performance systems used in live trading environments, gaining exposure to modern software architecture and engineering practices.

Working alongside experienced developers, researchers, and traders, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable and scalable solutions.<br />Our client's technology stack primarily includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, and ASP.NET, and you'll receive mentorship to help you grow your expertise in these areas.

Key Responsibilities Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining applications using C# and .NET<br />Support the development of scalable systems for trading and research<br />Contribute to database development and optimisation (SQL Server or similar)<br />Collaborate with senior developers, researchers, and traders to deliver software solutions<br />Participate in code reviews and adopt best engineering practices<br />Help improve system performance, reliability, and automation<br />Contribute to ongoing improvements in development processes and tools<br />Required Skills &amp; Experience At least a 2:1 BSc in Computer Science or a related subject from Russell Group University<br />Strong foundation in programming, ideally with exposure to C# or .NET<br />Understanding of object-oriented programming principles<br />Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar)<br />Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail<br />Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment<br />Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced technical setting<br />Desirable Skills Knowledge of multi-threading or concurrent programming concepts<br />Basic understanding of networking (TCP/UDP)<br />Familiarity with version control systems such as Git<br />Exposure to Windows-based development environments<br />Interest in financial markets or trading systemsSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy