Software Engineer

Join us, and engineer ultra-fast systems for global trading success!

Kraków – based opportunity with hybrid work model (2 days/week in the office)

As a Software Engineer, you will be working for our client, a global financial institution focused on delivering high-performance, low-latency trading systems for fixed income markets. You are contributing to the development of distributed server-side applications supporting electronic trading workflows. You are helping to implement robust, reusable code in a mission-critical environment that demands reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams, you are ensuring that modern trading platforms operate seamlessly in fast-paced, multi-site global operations.

Your main responsibilities: Developing server-side applications using Java or Scala in a multi-threaded environment

• Designing and implementing low-latency, high-performance trading systems
• Writing reusable, maintainable, and scalable object-oriented or functional code
• Contributing to the delivery of distributed systems in mission-critical environments
• Collaborating with stakeholders to refine business requirements into technical solutions
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions with global teams
• Supporting continuous delivery practices with a focus on quality and automation
• Liaising with non-technical staff to understand and refine platform needs
• Ensuring attention to detail and accuracy in all development activities
• Working independently to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or Scala server-side development
• Proven experience with multi-threaded programming and concurrency
• Background in building high-performance, low-latency systems
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming principles
• Experience working on global distributed systems in critical environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and self-driven work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders
• Experience delivering systems in Agile or fast-paced environments
• High attention to detail and code quality

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Knowledge of fixed income trading or other e-trading workflows
• Experience with HTML5 and web-based frontend technologies
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD methodologies and automated testing practices
• Understanding of middleware technologies like ION, Solace, or RMDS
• Exposure to trading desk operations in investment banks or hedge funds

#GETREADY  to meet with us!

We would like to meet you. If you are interested please apply and attach your CV in English or Polish, including a statement that you agree to our processing and storing of your personal data. You can always also apply by sending us an email at cv-recruitment@itds.pl.

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