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Software Developer/Engineer - Graduate Development Program

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About ION

We are a Software Product Company with a global footprint in the FinTech sector. With more than 10,000 professionals across 40+ offices worldwide, we provide solutions combining trading and workflow automation, market data, and advanced business intelligence.

Our Graduate Development Program is a three-year journey designed for recent graduates who look beyond the obvious, challenge existing processes, and are driven to automate and reinvent the way things work.

The program is structured into 4 progressive phases, each with distinct learning objectives. Tasks evolve according to your abilities and interests, ensuring the experience is as individual as you are.

From day one, you join ION on a full‑time permanent contract, carry real accountability on live projects, and be paired with senior professionals who guide your development throughout the entire journey.


What You'll Do

Across phases, you will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies in our agile product development environment. The program is designed to grow well-rounded, full-stack professionals. Your work will include:

  • Contributing directly to the development of ION's products, from requirements through to delivery

  • Designing, developing, and testing software solutions across different technology stacks

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and ship innovative, high-impact products

  • Solving complex technical problems and translating them into scalable, efficient solutions

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in a STEM discipline — obtained within the last year or currently in progress, with a strong academic record

  • Programming experience in one or more of: Java, C#, C++, JavaScript, Typescript, Python

  • Strong communicator, collaborative by nature, and fluent in English (B2+)

  • Based in Italy or willing to relocate; non-EU candidates must hold a valid EU work permit

Gross Salary Range

34.000 - 38.000 EUR
Pursuant to Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates registered on the disability list will be given priority. Only candidates meeting the selection criteria will be contacted. Please apply only if you currently hold full legal right to work in Italy.

What this application asks

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Which location are you applying for?, Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Other website

  • University (Name, Location)
  • Expected or achieved marks yes / no · optional
  • Latest degree type (currently enrolled, achieved or expected) choose one · optional
  • Year of graduation
  • Have you ever had academic or working experiences abroad? choose one
  • How many years of relevant working experience do you have for this role? choose one
  • For how many years have you been studying? Ensure to include both years for completed degrees and ongoing one, rounding to the highest digit (e.g. if the BA took 3.5 years, round to 4) yes / no · optional
  • When would you be available to join? written answer
  • ONLY APPLY if you accept to move to one of the location indicated once hired choose one
  • To apply for the position in Italy, you should be an Italian resident or willing to relocate to Italy. Would you be willing to relocate to Italy? choose one
  • Are you an EU citizen or do you own a student/working visa? choose one
  • How did you find this position? choose one · optional
  • CEFR Level yes / no · optional
  • CEFR Level yes / no · optional
  • Select the programming language you are most comfortable with choose one · optional
  • How many years of working experience do you have since graduation choose one
  • What is your degree choose one
  • How does relocating to this role's location fit into your long-term career goals? choose one
  • Do you have any previous experience living, working, or any connections related to this area? choose one
  • Do you think this area could offer services aligned with your lifestyle? choose one
  • Have you identified the strengths and weaknesses of this area? Do you have a plan to address them? choose one

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