Development Lead – Algorithmic Trading Team

Company

Our client is a growing, proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. The 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 and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, they add liquidity to the financial markets specialized in cash equity and derivatives.

Since their very first trade in 2009, their headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, they are united in our great ambition to grow into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity.

Your role

We are looking for an industry expert to lead the team of engineers building out the algorithmic trading software stack. This stack comprises the trading and pricing algorithms, middleware, exchange-connectivity, GUI to control the stack, and tooling used in our innovation cycle.

Requirements

  • Software engineer with 7+ years experience within the trading industry
  • Expert C++, database, systems and networking skills
  • Track record of increasingly significant impact
  • 2+ years of (technical) leadership experience
  • Strong appreciation for the need to keep things simple
  • Insatiable drive to understand everything
  • Team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others thrive

Offer

  • A competitive reward package including a bonus scheme
  • Challenge yourself. Be part of the dynamic work environment and grow along with us.
  • Develop yourself. Join internal and external training sessions covering trading software, agile methodologies, and hardware and software management
  • Treat yourself. Enjoy delicious meals in our office in Amsterdam or with your personal Swile card in Paris
  • Stay fit. Sports facility access
  • Keep the spirit up. Fun activities with your teammates on a regular basis
  • Team up. A great office vibe in the heart of Amsterdam or Paris
  • Benefit from travel reimbursement in Amsterdam or a health insurance plan that’s 100% paid by us in Paris

For more information: Esther Demeree – esther@macrander.nl – +31623258970