Software Engineer - Securities Operations

About the Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer - Securities Operations to join our dynamic team at Avaloq, a leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world.

Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with the Team Lead, Product Owner, Business Analysts, and other Software Engineers
• Write solution designs for new developments and have them reviewed with our technical leads and architects
• Participate in client workshops and support our business analysts in requirements analysis
• Design, develop and maintain thought-out solutions within the team’s responsibility
• Improve and optimize existing functionalities
• Develop and maintain automated tests, quality insurance
• Take ownership and responsibility for your area of expertise
• Work with an agile mindset, process, and ticketing platforms (Jira)

Requirements

• Strong proven track record of relevant software development experience of minimum 3 Years.
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of database technologies (SQL, Oracle PL/SQL)
• Knowledge of Java programming languages. Python, C++ or similar can be valuable.
• Eager to learn and understand the business needs aiming to provide clean designs and high-quality code
• Strong conceptual and analytical mind with a structured and autonomous approach to work on complex technical and business problems

Nice to Have

• Experience in the financial industry and/or securities trading topics.
• Experience with other Trading System IT vendors.
• University degree in Computer Science or related discipline (preferable)
• Knowledge in domain specific standards for securities trading like FIX protocol, SWIFT MT or MX (ISO20022)

We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions
• Hybrid and flexible working to maintain work-life balance
• Commitment to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture

About the Company

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research-led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.