Graduate/Junior Software Engineer - Backend
Elwood provides comprehensive digital asset trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions, powering institutions with applications, market connectivity, and 24/7 expert support.
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About Elwood Technologies
Elwood offers front-to-back capabilities with a modular offering, available as a complete solution or as individual modules, supporting a wide range of markets and products. The platform includes Execution Management with high-performance tools for traders, institutional-grade algorithms, and extensive venue connectivity; Portfolio Management with analytics, real-time P&L, and position monitoring across CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi; comprehensive Risk Management with robust metrics and bespoke scenario analysis; and Collateral Management with real-time display of lending positions and margin alerts. Designed for large institutions and multi-strategy hedge funds, Elwood's solutions are scalable and built with a culture of security and compliance, aiming for standards equivalent to traditional finance.
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About the Role
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.
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
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
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