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Software Engineer / Front Office Developer - Job Opportunity at APG

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full-time
Senior
Posted: May 5, 2025
Hybrid
EUR 80,000 - 120,000 per year based on Amsterdam market rates for senior fintech roles

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary for 40-hour workweek
Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model
Comprehensive pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance focus
Network growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Lead development of quantitative trading and risk management systems
Design and implement high-performance financial models and algorithms
Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders on research implementation
Architect and maintain mission-critical trading infrastructure
Guide technical best practices and documentation standards
Drive cross-functional digital transformation initiatives

Requirements

Education

Master's degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent

Experience

3-7 years relevant experience

Required Skills

Python R C++ Linux environments Database management systems API development Event driven architecture Front-end development Azure DevOps Git CI/CD English language proficiency Dutch language (preferred)
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Industry Trends

Financial institutions are increasingly focused on developing proprietary quantitative trading systems to maintain competitive advantage Integration of machine learning and AI in trading systems is becoming standard practice Growing emphasis on real-time risk management and regulatory compliance systems Shift towards cloud-native architecture and distributed systems in financial technology

Role Significance

Likely part of a specialized team of 5-8 developers working closely with quantitative researchers and traders
Senior technical position with significant influence on trading infrastructure and business outcomes

Key Projects

Development of proprietary trading algorithms and risk management systems Implementation of real-time market data processing infrastructure Creation of automated trading execution platforms Design of cross-asset portfolio optimization tools

Success Factors

Deep understanding of financial markets and quantitative trading strategies Ability to bridge gap between theoretical models and practical implementation Strong communication skills to work with both technical and business stakeholders Experience with high-performance computing and low-latency systems

Market Demand

Very high demand with significant competition for qualified candidates in quantitative finance technology

Important Skills

Critical Skills

Python/C++ proficiency for high-performance trading systems Understanding of financial markets and instruments Experience with real-time data processing and event-driven architecture

Beneficial Skills

Knowledge of sustainable investing principles Machine learning expertise Cloud infrastructure experience Dutch language skills

Unique Aspects

Direct involvement in managing substantial pension assets
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge quantitative trading strategies
Strong focus on sustainable and responsible investing
Combination of financial markets expertise with technical innovation

Career Growth

2-3 years for advancement to team lead role, 4-5 years for architectural or management positions

Potential Next Roles

Lead Quantitative Developer Technical Architect Head of Trading Technology Quant Strategy Lead

Company Overview

APG

APG is one of the world's largest pension investors managing over €500 billion in assets, serving one-fifth of Dutch families

Industry leader in pension fund management with significant influence in European financial markets
Major presence in Netherlands with growing international operations
Professional environment with strong focus on innovation and sustainable investing
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