Graduate Software Developer - Java

Do you want to work in an dynamic and collaborative environment where your ideas make a difference? Join Flow Traders for our best Graduate Software Development Program yet, starting September 2025, at our headquarters in Amsterdam! There are two streams, one for C++ and one for Java, please apply to only one option.

Flow Traders is looking for Graduate Software Developers to join our growing Product Development team in Amsterdam. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.  We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities.

We are at the intersection of finance, cutting-edge technology and scientific research. To achieve this, our team of software developers works in partnership with experienced traders to identify and execute tomorrow's strategies. To remain competitive, we are always looking for creative, skilled and ambitious people to join us. With us, you will make a visible contribution to the further improvement of our technology environment.

 The program starts on 1 September 2025. A strong motivation letter increases your chances of being selected.

What you will do

• Work on applications that support the core business of the company
• Improve our proprietary trading platform by writing efficient and performant code, designing new and innovative solutions
• Maintain existing systems with a focus on low latency and stability
• Work in small business-aligned teams and follow agile practices to ensure fast adaptability
• Work side-by-side with Trading and other relevant teams every day, which creates swift feedback loops and immediate insight into the value that each change provides
• Maintain shared libraries, encourage code re-use, and continuously evolve our views on application architecture

Onboarding

As a Graduate Software Developer, you will begin your career at Flow Traders with an extensive one-year training program at our Headquarters in Amsterdam. To start, you will learn everything you need to know about our core business, the different departments at Flow Traders and how technology plays a key role in improving our proprietary trading platform. The core of the program will involve collaborating with our development teams and your fellow graduate developers on various projects, which cover multiple areas of our technology landscape. Throughout the program, you will receive continuous support from your dedicated mentor, not only in the field of technology, but also in your personal development. At the conclusion of the program, you will present a final project to the Heads of Product Development and our management team, including the Chief Technology Officer.

 What you need to succeed

• University degree in Computer Science or similar
• Knowledge of Java is required
• Interest to specialize in Java is required
• Basic knowledge of Linux and Git is required
• Interest in the finance industry, preferably trading
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take ownership and work in teams
• Experience in software development in the financial industry is considered an advantage
• Based in Europe at the time of the recruitment process

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.