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Full-Stack Software Engineer
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Full-Stack Software Engineer

At Optiver, we’re looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Global Talent Assessment Tooling Team (GTAT), the cornerstone of our global recruitment, engaging 100,000+ users annually. As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring scalability and reliability of our platform. With expertise in server-side platforms and a genuine interest in UI/UX, you'll contribute to the full software development lifecycle of our global platform, serving as the central hub for all talent assessments, authorizing tests and interviews on a global scale.

Join us in shaping the future of global talent acquisition at Optiver.

Who we are:

Optiver is a technology-driven trading firm and a prominent global market maker, with a longstanding presence as a trusted partner for 50+ exchanges worldwide. Our mission is to continually enhance the market by providing liquidity, accurate pricing, transparency, and stability under varying market conditions. Committed to continuous improvement, we actively contribute to maintaining healthy and efficient markets for all participants.

Our Amsterdam office, where Optiver originated over 35 years ago, has evolved into one of Europe's most dynamic trading floors. Reflecting the progressive, innovative, and inclusive nature of Amsterdam, our culture aligns with the city's unique spirit. As the ideal hub for our teams, Amsterdam facilitates trading across a diverse range of products, from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange.

What you’ll do

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our talent assessment tooling platform and our assessments. This critical infrastructure is key to our ability to hire at scale and speed, representing one of the first interactions individuals have with Optiver during their recruitment journey. You’ll work within a dynamic team to ensure the platform's scalability and reliability, contributing to the success of our global talent assessment initiatives. You’ll work closely with our recruitment teams globally on a day to day basis to ensure that the platform is scalable, reliable, and user-friendly.

Some of what you’ll do day to day:

  • Design, develop and maintain our assessment tooling platform and features supporting recruitment
  • Collaborate with recruitment teams on a global scale to ensure that the platform is scalable, reliable, and user-friendly
  • Write clean, maintainable code that is easy to understand and modify and participate in code reviews to ensure that code meets quality standards
  • Utilize frontend technologies (React/Angular) to enhance user interfaces and experiences.

What you’ll need

  • Strong technical background consisting of 3+ years of experience in full stack development
  • Proficiency in server-side development utilizing C# .NET (preferred) or Python (Django or Flask) 
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL or SQL Server)
  • Experience with frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks such as Angular or React
  • A proactive approach to problem solving,
  • Ability to clearly explain your thoughts through written and verbal communication, ask the right questions, working collaboratively within a team.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience in UI/UX design
  • Experience with server hosting on cloud providers (e.g. AWS)

 

No prior trading or financial experience is needed – our onboarding program will kick-start your career at Optiver and support you in gaining all the relevant knowledge about our business.

 

What you’ll get:

Some of our key benefits include:

  • Opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
  • Competitive remuneration
  • 100% of your pension premium paid by Optiver;
  • Phone and internet allowance € 75 net per month (based on a 40-hour work week);
  • 25 paid holidays for the first year, 30 paid holidays from the second year onwards, based on a 40-hour work week;
  • Home to office travel reimbursement tailored to your personal situation;
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Optiver health initiatives (weekly chair massage, in-house physiotherapist, discount on gym, free running classes, etc.);
  • Discount on health insurance
  • Access to a range of internal and external learning & development programs to help you achieve your professional and personal goals

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Full-Stack Software Engineer . Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. Applications without a letter of motivation will not be reviewed. When we think there is a potential match, you will hear from us sooner than you expect. If you have any questions feel free to contact Tommy Smith via tommysmith@optiver.com. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. 

Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role. 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

More information on how Optiver Europe processes your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy. 

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