City of London           

Permanent, Full-time

Start date June-July 2026

Who we are

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

The Programme:

The Technology Graduate Programme has been carefully designed to provide you with a robust understanding of the technological underpinnings of our business. From user solutions to systems engineering, you will be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of our Engineering teams ranging from UI/UX designers, full stack engineers to data scientists and machine learning.

In parallel, you will be equipped with a rigorous educational curriculum – consisting of interactive modules, seminars, and group discussions – to supplement your learning and development.

The programme will offer a rotational work model where you'll have the opportunity to join teams that best align with your strengths and long-term career goals.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong academic background in a STEM discipline.

• Exceptional programming ability, paired with a natural flair for problem-solving.

• Deep intellectual curiosity and a habit of asking “why?” until the answer is clear.

• The confidence to challenge ideas and the openness to be constructively challenged in return.

• A strong sense of ownership, urgency and personal accountability.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work seamlessly across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience with technologies such as Python, Pandas, C++, Java or Go.

• Sharp analytical instincts and a solid foundation in mathematical reasoning.

• A constant drive for self-improvement and technical growth.

• Clear courteous, and thoughtful communication – especially in collaborative settings.

Desirable

• Experience with Excel VBA.

• Beginner/intermediate knowledge or strong interest in energy and/or commodities markets.

Benefits & perks

• Vitality health insurance and dental cover

• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Annual Bluecrest health checks

• A personal learning & development budget of £5000

• Free gym membership

• Specsavers vouchers

• Enhanced family leave

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Credited Deliveroo dinner account

• Office massage therapy

• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week

• Fully stocked fridge and pantry

• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.

We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. Read more about our culture and what our team says about us here.