Graduate Software Engineer

About Us

We are a proprietary trading firm based in Amsterdam, focused on dynamic and fast-paced Energy markets. As a firm, we operate without external clients, allowing us to create and refine in-house tools that streamline and enhance our trading operations. We value innovation, autonomy, and a passion for development.

About you

We are looking for a recent graduate with a strong foundation in software development and a keen interest in the trading or financial industry. You’re eager to take on new challenges, work independently, and apply your skills to deliver quality solutions. You have a good understanding of both back-end and front-end development, with a focus on writing reliable code and creating functional, user-friendly interfaces for in-house use. You’re excited to grow in a fast-paced environment and contribute to solving real-world problems in the financial space.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be part of a team working on designing, building, and improving software tools that help with real-time data analysis and automate tasks for traders. You’ll dive deep into prototyping and deploying solutions quickly, contributing to both back-end logic and basic front-end interfaces. You’ll work directly with traders to understand their needs and help improve tools to support their work, implementing changes and making adjustments to fit evolving strategies.

Requirements

• Experience with industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
• Strong understanding of underlying computer architectures, algorithms, memory and concurrency models, operating systems, and databases.
• Comfortable in Windows environments.
• Experience in gathering business requirements, communication with stakeholders is a key requirement in this role.
• Hands-on mentality, we have a culture of ownership taking of the work we do at OTC Flow.
• Strong communication skills and a strong eagerness to achieve high results through collaboration with colleagues.

What we offer

• Vibrant work environment: Join a highly driven, young, and international team that values collaboration and energy.
• Support for growth and innovation: Thrive in an innovation-driven workplace in the heart of Amsterdam, where we actively invest in and support employee ideas, turning them into real opportunities.
• Competitive compensation: Receive an attractive remuneration package, including bonuses.
• Covered commute costs: Benefit from covered commute expenses, including public transport reimbursements, a Swap-bicycle plan, mileage allowance, or free parking.
• Daily Perks: well-stocked fridges and cabinets full of snacks and drinks available throughout the day and healthy team lunches prepared by our in-house chef.
• Exciting team activities: Participate in monthly (sports)-events, (inter)-national company trips, and various social activities with your department and the wider Amsterdam team.
• Recognition and rewards: We celebrate milestones with company awards, anniversary celebrations, and generous referral bonuses for bringing talented colleagues on board.
• Purpose-driven impact: Be part of a team making a real difference in the environmental sector through projects that create positive, sustainable change.

What's next

If we have just described your profile, don't miss out on this opportunity.

The recruitment process is as follows*:

1. Submit your application with your CV and cover letter (optionally);
2. We will get to know you better through a pre-screening interview with our corporate recruiter;
3. We will invite you to take an assignment and meet the hiring team for 1-2 interviews.

*Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

We believe in the strength of our diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow – together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. That's why we carefully consider all job applicants, fostering a culture that embraces everyone.