Junior Software Engineer

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY TO DAY 

We are looking for a talented Junior Software Engineer to join our software development team. The team is responsible for a growing system consisting of multiple microservices which enables, monitors and analyses the state of the whole trading activities. Moreover, the system sends out alerts when potentially critical conditions are faced. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient well documented code
• Familiarity with low-latency, high-availability, and performant application development
• Development of automated unit and component tests   
• Maintenance of CI/CD pipelines  
• Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure effective collaboration.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Experience in software development using any compiled language.
• Knowledge of concurrency and memory management.
• A strong academic background with proven high marks in advanced algorithms and data structures related courseworks.
• Versioning with GIT.
• Unit test and debugging skill.
• Practical knowledge of Linux OS and shell scripting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree in computer software engineering or equivalent.

DESIDERABLE 

• Knowledge of Rust, low-level programming and interfacing with C/C++ libraries.
• Interest or experience in financial market, cryptography and high performance computing.
• Basic understanding of Docker for containerization and deployment.
• Understanding of multi-process architectures.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application. 
• Familiarity with event-driven programming.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR  

• We seek out individuals who are always looking for new ways to improve or do things differently. 
• We expect you to be proactive and be prepared to share open and honest feedback regularly. 
• We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for similar individuals who will be willing to help others. 
• We like people to ask questions and listen to the answers so we can all learn and improve. 

• We expect individuals to take responsibility for their actions and make decisions based on what is right for people, profit and planet. 

If you are passionate about the convergence of Finance, Technology and Purpose Driven Investments to create positive societal and environmental impact and you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career, take the first step toward joining our team. 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION 

Poppi Technologies is purpose driven investing hedge fund operating solely to effect positive change across various sectors and industries. We are proudly at the forefront of the AI revolution in finance with the sole purpose of generating positive impact by improving the way financial decisions are taken, and investments managed. 

We create and apply new technologies and techniques to push the boundaries of what’s possible. So, we are continuing to build our team of financial experts, AI innovators, and professionals from a range of backgrounds who are united by our passion for creating innovative solutions that make a difference. 

We believe that success is only so when having a direct impact on the territory. For this reason, we strategically decided to invest in the Southern Italy and place the Metropolitan City of Bari our centre of excellence to entangle the future growth of our company with the growth of this area. 

BENEFITS 

• Attractive Salary
• On-site parking 
• Flexible / Hybrid Working 
• Wellness programmes 

• Food Vouchers 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Individuals seeking employment at Poppi Technologies are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.