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Are you tired of standard developer roles? StratsLab is an elite, developer-driven company where top-tier IT talent meets deep financial expertise. We arent just building software - we are building the sophisticated, bespoke tools that major European and US financial institutions rely on to navigate the complex world of commodities trade and risk.

The StratsLab Difference: Why You Should Read This

• Developer-Driven: You will be surrounded by top-notch Developers who genuinely love to code. We prioritize writing new code over maintaining legacy systems.
• Unique Domain: Youll gain unique, marketable skills working directly in the highly specialized area of commodities trade risk assessment. This isnt generic IT - its highly challenging and intellectually rewarding.
• Real Impact: You will have independent, responsible tasks and will have a chance to implement your ideas, seeing the immediate effects of your work on complex financial systems.

Your Role: The Challenge Ahead

Your brief will be to independently create and implement sophisticated solutions, tailored to client needs in the highly specialised area of commodities trade, with a critical focus on risk assessment models.

• Youll be accountable for the independent delivery of tasks, from concept to deployment.
• The priority is writing new code rather than system maintenance.
• You will be afforded full independence in task selection and implementation within the agreed project scope.
• Youll apply your intellectual potential to demanding, non-standard assignments.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

• Background: A strong academic foundation: graduate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other relevant field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Quant/Quant Developer or within risk validation departments, fintech or investment banking.
• Code Proficiency: Experienced in programming, preferably in Python or C++.
• Domain Interest: A genuine interest in the financial markets.
• The Extras: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Communication: Fluent English (essential for international teams) and the ability to transfer knowledge and present solutions to non-technical clients.

Collaborative Work Model

Our Work Style: while you are an independent developer, our team excels by solving the most complex financial problems together, spontaneously, at the physical whiteboard in our office. This high level of immediate, face-to-face collaboration is vital for maintaining project quality standards and driving innovation. Therefore, this opportunity is best suited for specialists who genuinely enjoy and thrive in a collaborative, office-based environment for the majority of their work.

The Offer: Compensation & Community

• Remuneration: An attractive compensation plus a bonus twice a year.
• Professional Growth: Structured self-development in finance and knowledge-sharing with exceptional programmers.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to attractive group rates for Luxmed medical insurance and a Multisport card.
• Office: We work in a modern office in Powiśle, Warsaw.
• Office amenities including barista machine coffee, fresh fruits, snacks and „Beer Thursdays”.
• Voluntary international business trips.

The Next Step: Our Selection Process

We value efficiency and mutual fit, aiming for a process that is transparent and engaging:

• Informal Introduction: The process usually begins with an informal meeting with our Founders to better establish cultural and technical alignment.
• Technical Assessment: Candidates are required to take a technical assessment to evaluate relevant coding and problem-solving skills.
• Team Engagement: You will also have the opportunity to meet and discuss the role directly with members of the core team you would be joining.

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