Nine Mile > Careers > Software Engineer – Platform
  • Mid Level
  • Technology
  • Sydney

Software Engineer – Platform

Nine Mile is looking for a Software Engineer – Platform for our electronic principal trading firm, focused on market making and arbitrage opportunities globally. Technology is at the forefront of our business, powering Nine Mile’s unified global trading platform and the micro-decisions required for our successful trading. Nine Mile’s scale and efficiency allow us to be nimble, responding quickly to market opportunities and regulatory changes, whilst ensuring that we operate under a robust operational risk management framework.

At our heart, it’s our people that power Nine Mile, its strategy, technology & relationships. We are proud to have a team of highly motivated, intelligent individuals that strive to solve complex problems through creative sophisticated technology, in an open meritocratic environment.

The Role:

As a Nine Mile Software Engineer – Platform, you will have the opportunity to work at the heart of our trading systems. Responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to:

  • Focusing on mission critical projects encompassing everything from trading, positions and risk, through to market connectivity.
  • Your role will require attentive consultation with the business to ensure the technology is relevant to the requirements of the business and to ensure buy in from key stakeholders.
  • Constant testing, reviewing and analysing our systems and technology including improving the coding and protocols in place to ensure optimal performance of intended Specification.
  • Constantly looking for improvements to our technology and understanding limitations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and innovations in our Technology
  • Optimise our in-house Trading Platform for efficiency and performance

What you will bring:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field
  • Development in either Java, C++ or C#
  • A scripting language, preferably Python
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Understanding of network protocols and some experience configuring physical equipment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A genuine interest in financial markets
  • Strong academic record in a computer science degree

Our Culture:

At Nine Mile, we operate in a highly competitive and dynamic environment. Our company’s success depends upon not just our vision, our technology or our strategies, but the people who carry out the vision and build the strategies day in and day out – our team. That’s why we go out of our way to foster a culture that allows our employees to thrive and grow. A culture that rewards open interaction, problem solving, creativity and teamwork – one that believes helping others is if not more important, than an individual accomplishment.

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Curious about our recruitment process?

At Nine Mile we use a staged process for bringing new team members on board.

Once you’ve applied, we will reach out to speak with you, conduct an assessment if the role you’re applying for requires specific technical skills and conclude the process with a final interview.

If you have any questions along the way, let us know at careers@nmftrading.com.

1. Application

Complete the application form through the listing on the website.

2. Interview

Talk with us about the role and your experience.

3. Assessment

Depending on the role, SHL and a technical assessment may be required.

4. Final Interview

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.