Senior Trading Software Engineer - Amsterdam/Paris

-- Direct applications from locally based candidates only (no agencies) --

This position can be based both in our Amsterdam or Paris office.

Who we are

WEBB Traders is a fast-growing, global proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We 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, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialized in cash equity and derivatives.

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

Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community, enjoyment, and boundary-free entrepreneurship.

Your role

We are looking for an industry expert to help us bootstrap the process of building a competitive, proprietary trading software stack.

What you bring to WEBB

• Software engineer with 5+ years’ experience within the trading industry
• Expert C++, database, systems and networking skills
• Track record of increasingly significant impact
• Strong appreciation for the need to keep things simple
• Insatiable drive to understand everything
• Team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others thrive

What we offer

• 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
• It’s on us. Benefit from travel reimbursement in Amsterdam or a health insurance plan that's 100% paid by us in Paris
• And finally… A competitive reward package including a bonus scheme

Application process

1. Apply on our WEBBsite in English!
2. Share a short motivation for joining WEBB and why you think you are a great fit for this role
3. Have a video chat with us (unless you are around, you may drop by for a coffee)
4. Nail the programming challenge to show your engineering superpowers
5. Visit our office for the interviews and a drink
6. Accept our offer!

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