Software Engineer

Important note: Please remember to include your grade transcript along with your CV when submitting your application.

The team: Our team consists of 8-10 engineers and is responsible for a web-based application for delivery of optimization services for large financial institutions. We value working with passionate, talented and nice people who have fun together, while pushing ourselves and our systems to improve continuously. Our architecture is clean and modern and based upon patterns like automated testing, modulation, clear boundaries and clear responsibilities, and we believe in continuous and iterative delivery, fail fast, prototyping and continuous feedback from internal and external clients.

The tech: Our services run on a modern stack based on Python, Kotlin and TypeScript with React. We run our services in a cloud environment using container platforms, container orchestration systems and associated technologies.

The impact: OSTTRA has the largest financial institutions in the world as clients, and our optimization businesses the largest banks in the world specifically. Our optimization services deliver significant impacts to clients portfolio compositions and operational costs, and when we run our services, global metrics of systemic risks in the financial markets move to a high degree. We believe that long-term value to the client is the most important goal of our team, and technology is the tool to bring that value, and your contribution in the form of delivery, improvements and innovations can have a significant impact on the financial system.

What's in it for you: We strongly believe in individual growth and have long experience in guiding early careers engineers in our modern approach to software production, which includes:

• Rapid, iterative and phased delivery, backed by automated testing and deployment frameworks

• Streamlined, autonomous and independent teams, optimised and supported for fast change

• Clean architecture for maintainable, scalable, and flexible code, aligned with the team structures and with clear boundaries and responsibilities

• Innovative culture with strong focus on exploration and prototyping, where failing fast is a virtue which drives technological and product improvements.

We've worked with many students and hired several who joined originally during their studies - so this could be the place you activate your career.

Early Career Software Engineer Position Profile
We are seeking a newly graduated student to join our innovative and forward-thinking team as a Software Engineer. Our company is at the forefront of rapid, iterative, and phased delivery, backed by cutting-edge automated testing and deployment frameworks. We believe in streamlined, autonomous, and independent teams that are optimised and supported for swift adaptability. Our commitment to clean architecture ensures maintainable, scalable, and flexible code, aligned with team structures and defined responsibilities.

Role Overview:

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the success of our projects with a
focus on talent, passion, and grit. While no prior work experience is required, we are looking for candidates who hold a Master's degree in Computer Science. We foster an innovative culture that places a strong emphasis on exploration and prototyping. Here, failing fast is seen as a virtue, propelling technological and product improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional, autonomous teams for rapid and phased delivery

• Uphold clean architecture principles to ensure code maintainability, scalability, and flexibility

• Contribute to an innovative culture through exploration, prototyping, and a willingness to take calculated risks

• Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry best practices

What We're Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an autonomous and collaborative environment

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute ideas to a diverse team

If you are a tech enthusiast with a thirst for innovation and a desire to contribute to an exciting and fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this position. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of technology and drive impactful change in the industry.

About OSTTRA

Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group.  As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years:  MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.  OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

 With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. 

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What's In It For You?

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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