Software Developer – Full‑Time Campus Role (2027)

About the role

Five Rings is seeking a full‑time campus software developer to join its London team in 2027. New hires receive immediate responsibility and rapid recognition, working side‑by‑side with senior engineers, traders and quants. The firm promotes an open culture where ideas flow across all areas of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high‑performance trading applications in C++ on Linux, covering strategy implementation, exchange connectivity and trader‑facing interfaces.
• Translate mathematical models into production‑ready code within a globally distributed system and optimise performance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and continuous integration activities.

Required profile

• Strong ability to write high‑quality software as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to learn from senior staff and eventually mentor peers.
• Recent graduate or early‑career candidate with a passion for finance technology.

Required skills

• C++ programming.
• Linux operating system.
• Understanding of distributed systems.