Software Development Intern

This London-based investment firm specialises in innovative solutions for the fixed-income marketplace. Offering strategic buy/sell-side and ongoing advisory services, the company facilitates institutional investment in public and private fixed-income assets. The firm’s software development team is responsible for Abide, an advanced investment management and reporting platform used internally and by clients.

✍️ Role overview:
This internship offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, and highly technical software development team. The internship is intended as a pathway to a full-time Software Developer position within the team. The successful candidate will be involved in writing well-tested code, contributing to the development of new fixed-income portfolios, and performing both qualitative and quantitative analysis of client data.

Culture & Team:
The team is entrepreneurial and highly technical, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions in the fixed-income space. The internship offers exposure to a dynamic work environment where collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence are valued. The team is committed to nurturing talent, with the aim of progressing the intern to a full-time role at the end of the internship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Code Development & Documentation:

  • Write well-tested code in line with engineering principles.
  • Contribute to the documentation and enhancement of internal Python libraries.
  • Ensure code quality by writing unit tests and proactively reporting issues.

• Portfolio Development:

  • Assist in the addition of new fixed-income portfolios to Abide, including data cleaning, validation, analysis, and reporting.

• Client Data Analysis:

  • Perform ad-hoc qualitative and quantitative analysis of client data used in Abide.
  • Support the reporting needs of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Actively participate in team stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project alignment and progress.

What you bring:

• Academic & Professional Background:

  • A strong academic record with at least a 2:1 STEM degree from a leading university, or relevant bootcamp alongside professional coding experience.
  • Sound understanding of Git, Python, and Object-Oriented Programming principles.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong coding skills in backend software engineering (e.g., Django, FastAPI), data analysis (e.g., pandas, numpy, plotly), or frontend development (e.g., React, TypeScript).
  • A portfolio showcasing your work in one or more of the above tech stacks, including well-written documentation, unit tests, or issues/tickets.

• Additional Skills:

  • Working knowledge of the finance industry, particularly in fixed income, is a strong plus.
  • An analytical mindset with effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with Excel is beneficial but not essential.

Growth & Development:
This internship is designed as a launchpad for your career as a Software Developer. With the opportunity to work closely with experienced developers and financial experts, you'll gain valuable experience in both software development and the finance industry. The role offers hands-on experience in coding, data analysis, and project management, with a clear path to a full-time position.