Graduate Backend Engineering Programme - Paris

THE BEST WORK OF YOUR CAREER

Trade Republic is the largest savings platform in Europe — we operate in 18 countries, serving +10 million customers who trust us with over €150B in assets. But we're striving for more.We have a bold mission to empower everyone to build wealth with easy, safe, and free access to financial systems. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by collaborating with a team of outstanding talents and state of the art technology to build a lasting, positive future for millions.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Backend Engineering teams build the core systems that power Trade Republic's platform. We work on high-impact problems such as designing scalable services, improving system reliability, and enabling product teams to ship quickly and safely. Our systems handle real-time data, financial transactions and critical user flows — where performance and correctness matter. As a graduate, you'll work closely with experienced engineers who will help you grow from foundational knowledge to building production-ready systems.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

● Contribute to backend services using modern JVM technologies (Kotlin, Java,
Spring)
● Support the design and development of scalable, reliable systems
● Work with APIs, databases and service-oriented architectures
● Learn how to write clean, maintainable and well-tested code
● Collaborate with Product and Engineering to deliver user-facing features
● Gain exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerisation and CI/CD pipelines
● Assist in debugging, monitoring and improving system performance
● Gradually take ownership of well-scoped technical projects

You'll learn how backend systems are built, deployed and scaled in a real production environment.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
● Strong foundations in programming (Java, Kotlin, or similar)
● Understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms,
APIs)
● Exposure to backend development through projects, internships or coursework
● Curiosity about distributed systems, scalability and system design
● Fluent English (written and spoken) — all communication and collaboration is
conducted in English
● Structured thinking and attention to detail
● Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

This programme is designed to turn strong engineering foundations into real-world impact. You'll gain hands-on experience building systems that serve millions of users, while being mentored by experienced engineers in a high-performance environment.

We believe it's our team's varied identities and backgrounds that make us sharper and stronger. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunity to thrive in their careers. For any questions on DEI during the interview process, reach out to your recruitment partner.