JOB DETAILS
Working Student Data Engineering
CompanySolactive AG
LocationDresden
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 28, 2026
About The Company
Solactive is redefining indexing. We’re the trusted partner that moves fast, thinks differently, and delivers robust and reliable solutions for the global investment and trading community. Headquartered in Frankfurt, with offices in Hong Kong, Toronto, Berlin, Dresden, and Amsterdam, we challenge the status quo every day.
Our 300+ experts bring together deep knowledge in data, data science, financial markets, and technology to create solutions that empower our clients’ success. With more than 40,000 indices calculated daily, we offer a full spectrum of solutions, including cutting-edge ESG and thematic indices that shape tomorrow’s markets.
As of October 2025, we serve around 500 clients worldwide, with approximately US$300 billion invested in products linked to our indices. Solactive is registered with ESMA as a benchmark administrator and supervised by BaFin.
Follow us on Instagram @solactivecareer.
About the Role
Company Description
Since its creation in 2007 in the financial city of Frankfurt am Main, Solactive AG has grown to one of the key players in the indexing space. The German multi-asset index provider focusses on tailor-made indices, offering to its clients a faster service, with greater flexibility and at a reasonable cost. Solactive AG and its subsidiaries have become one of the fastest growing index providers over the past few years and support the leading investment banks and asset managers across the globe. We have gained global recognition for our role in the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry, where we rank among the top providers worldwide for underlying indices. We also excel in diverse areas such as Structured Products and investment mandates, showcasing the wide range of our capabilities. The impact and value we bring to the market is palpable, but also in the reputation we have proudly built by being close to our customers, solidifying Solactive AG as a trusted and reliable ally in the ever-evolving global financial landscape.
Job Overview
Are you passionate about clean code and modern infrastructure? Then you will very likely fit into our team! In this role, you will help modernize our Python applications and migrate them to Kubernetes using ArgoCD and Argo Workflows. You will work closely with experienced engineers, improve code quality through performance analysis, small features and refactorings, and support our documentation in Confluence, all in an international, fast-growing FinTech environment.Your Tasks
- Modernize legacy applications, mainly in Python, by applying best practices
- Migrate legacy applications to K8s using ArgoCD/Argo Workflows
- Help with documentation and Confluence work
- Contribute to Python applications, e.g. by analysing performance, contributing small features and improving the code quality through refactorings
Your Profile
- Enrolled student in the field of Computer Science, or adequate
- Experienced with Python, Git and Docker
- Prior experience with Linux and Shell Scripting
- Skilled on data exploration using SQL and/or Python
- Innovative mindset and hands-on approach
- Self-confidence and team-spirit
- Good communication skills
Our Offer
- Be part of the Solactive family an international FinTech environment with flat hierarchies, real ownership, and strong growth opportunities.
- Enjoy attractive benefits, including team events, access to Corporate Benefits, a modern ergonomic office, and free beverages and fruit
- Work on a real, high-impact production platform and contribute to architectural improvements not just feature tickets.
- Build practical backend engineering skills that directly support your long-term career development
Your Application
This role sounds like you? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please make sure to also upload your CV, a cover letter is not compulsory. If you have any futher questions just drop us an email! Sonia Urusaro - careers@solactive.comAbout us
Solactive AG is a FinTech company operating globally and growing at a fast pace, headquartered in Frankfurt. Since 2007, we develop tailor-made and multi-asset class index solutions for ETFs and other index-linked investment products for the leading global investment banks and asset managers as our clients. Flexibility, efficiency and providing the highest quality are at the heart and soul of our business philosophy. We are now hiring!Key Skills
PythonGitDockerLinuxShell ScriptingSQLKubernetesArgoCDArgo WorkflowsData ExplorationPerformance AnalysisCode RefactoringDocumentationCommunicationTeamwork
Categories
TechnologySoftwareData & AnalyticsEngineeringFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Team EventsCorporate BenefitsModern Ergonomic OfficeFree Beverages and FruitGrowth Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Modernize legacy Python applications, improve their performance and code quality, and migrate them to Kubernetes using ArgoCD and Argo Workflows. Contribute small features and support documentation and Confluence work.
📋Job Type
intern / student
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
295
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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