2022 Python Developer Graduate Program null

Eclipse Trading is one of Asia's leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over 100 employees across three office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, and Shanghai. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several Asian markets and although we mainly specialise in equity derivatives, we also trade delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and crypto currency products. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

Graduates who thrive on problem solving and working in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment are strongly encouraged to APPLY!

The opportunity

The successful candidate will take part in a comprehensive 8-week training program in our headquarters in Hong Kong, rotating through various teams across Software Development, Quant, and IT Operations. You will learn under the guidance of an experienced mentor, and your work will be used in actual production, having a direct impact on our trading and market activities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Improve and work within our Python development framework
• Partner closely with traders, quants and other development teams to improve our trading software
• Drive key projects from inception to analysis, design, implementation and delivery
• Provide Tier 3 support as needed

What you offer

• A final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related disciplines with a strong emphasis on programming
• Demonstrable development experience in Python, preferably from Significant academic project work, open-source contributions or professional work experience
• A passion for financial markets or working in a proprietary trading company (detailed knowledge and experience is NOT required)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Motivation to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent communication skills

What we offer

• A collaborative culture with motivated, intelligent, and respectful colleagues
• Training and ongoing mentorship from an experienced team of software engineers using cutting edge technology
• A dynamic work environment focused on efficiency as opposed to working long hours
• Flat management structure where everyone's opinion is valued
• An amazing new office with views of Sydney Harbour, complete with a fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch

Please note we will only accept one application in the same recruiting season, so we encourage you to only apply for the role you are particularly interested in.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.