Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Japan and the US. Our team of 400 professionals specializes in power trading, transforming complex data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative modelling.
Our team consists of top-class developers, quant analysts, and traders who use their accumulated know-how to create a state-of-the-art platform. No legacy code, no mundane maintenance and outdated technologies, just pure engineering joy of creating a well-designed piece of software.
What you would work on?
- Deliver high-quality code to production quickly, with direct feedback from internal users.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand, gather, and analyze business requirements.
- Design technical solutions, including both system architecture and UI/UX where needed.
- Implement internal applications that support our teams and improve operational efficiency.
- Document design decisions, code changes, and technical processes for future reference.
- Assist with ongoing application support and maintenance, troubleshoot issues through root-cause analysis.
What makes you a great candidate?
- A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field; last-year students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with React & Typescript, Kotlin or Java programming is a big plus.
- We also appreciate experience with following technologies Tailwind, Material UI, Redux, GraphQL / OpenAPI.
- Well-developed communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively within a team.
- Experience with financial markets (stocks, bonds, options, …) is a plus.
What we offer?
- Brand new office in the city center – Masaryčka.
- Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus.
- 25 days of paid holiday.
- Flexible working hours and home-office options.
- High-end workstation.
- Sponsored lunch in the office. Every workday.
- Free snacks at the office.
- Multisport Card – fully paid by the company.
- Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with React & Typescript
- Experience with Kotlin or Java programming
- Experience with Tailwind, Material UI, Redux, GraphQL / OpenAPI
- Well-developed communication skills
What We Do
Second Foundation is a tech company active in energy markets. A young company based in Prague that quickly grew into an international player in the modern energy sector, focusing on electricity trading, renewable energy production, battery storage, and flexible asset management. We operate at 25 markets from USA to Japan. With innovative proprietary technology and advanced trading algorithms, we are committed to maximizing the value of renewable energies while supporting the energy transition
