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
This is a blended role: 80% of your time is dedicated to core software engineering work, while 20% is focused on AI projects. The program is designed to grow well-rounded, full-stack developers.
Your work will include:
Contributing to the development of innovative software solutions with real market impact
Designing, developing, and testing code across different technology stacks
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and ship high-impact products
Solving complex technical problems and translating them into scalable, efficient solutions
Iterating on your work based on feedback, performance data, and evolving requirements
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: C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, 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
Nice to have: Python, Scala.
Gross Salary Range
Skills Required
- Degree in STEM disciplines from the past year
- Fluency in English (B2 or equivalent)
- Programming abilities in various languages (C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, Python, Scala)
- Problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
What We Do
Serving Luxembourg's IT needs since 2002, ION Group has focused its activities on 3 pillars: ION Home: IT services for home users. - Computer repair and maintenance - Network Setup - Internet Setup - Email and Hosting Services ION Pro: Maintenance for small and medium businesses - Server maintenance and setup - Network configuration and security - Workstation - Server and services hosting and housing ION Development - Website design and development - Custom application development (Web, Mobile, iOS, Android) - OpenSource software modifications
