LIFE AT IMC AS A JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO IMC is a leading global market maker using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues worldwide. From our offices in Amsterdam, Chicago and Sydney, we provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers. WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER At IMC, technology is not a department; it's at the heart of everything we do. Developed in house, our innovative software makes millions of trading decisions daily, and we win by making better and faster decisions than our competition. IMC's Java teams work on a wide variety of applications, tools and functionalities, including trading algorithm implementations, option pricing, calculating volatility, simulation frameworks, market risk applications, trade reconciliation applications and data analysis & visualisation tools for traders. We frequently need to develop not just the business applications themselves, but also the tools that keep our development process at the cutting edge. The role: To strengthen our highly talented Technology team, we are looking for a Software Engineer with strong Java and Python skills . You will be creating scalable business-critical applications and supporting IMC's Trading desks in Chicago, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Sydney. Build position keeping and trade reconciliation software for IMC's Trading Desks globally with a strong focus on scalability, reliability and compatibility Work with the Mid-Office, Finance, Business Planning/Analysis and Strategy Developer teams to develop and maintain proprietary tools to automate workflows. Code, develop, test, deploy and maintain automations and new applications; Work through internal client requests. Gather details, requirements and feedback from a range of internal stakeholders in order to implement creative automation solutions using innovative coding practices. WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge but is also business savvy and able to implement business logic on an application level in order to support and improve the business. You have: Strong programming skills in Java 11. Experience in latest versions of Java highly desirable Familiarity with python - preferred Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases Comfortable in Linux environments Experience gathering business requirements, communicating with key stakeholders and delivering solutions quickly The ability able to work on greenfield projects under minimal supervision and to take full ownership of the applications you build A high degree of flexibility and adaptability: willing and able to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; ability to solve problems creatively and proactively Prior knowledge of trading / capital markets is not required. Curiosity and a willingness to learn is. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT At IMC, no two projects or any two days are the same. You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges. One of the most exciting aspects of the job is our quick feedback loop. Our workforce is just as varied. IMCers are drawn from a broad range of nationalities and backgrounds; what they have in common is their deep technical expertise, extraordinary smarts and highly collaborative approach. We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one. As a software engineer, you'll have the chance to learn everything you need to know about financial markets - it's just one of the things that make this job more interesting than other tech roles. Our flat structure and open, collaborative culture stimulate the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our different teams and offices. WHAT WE OFFER We hire from the top 10% of the global tech community and we reward accordingly. Beyond this, we provide our software engineers an extensive range of training and personal development opportunities, as well as the chance to work with the latest technologies. While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun. As part of the IMC family, you'll get to enjoy our annual company trip and numerous social events throughout the year, as well as Friday drinks at our in-house bar. There will also be regular opportunities to give back to society through our charity foundations OUR HIRING PROCESS To set you up for success, you can find details of our hiring process - including tips on applying and interviewing with us - on our website. Now it's up to you Apply today to begin your amazing journey with IMC.