Senior Java Developer (A) Market Pricing & Volatility Management

Please note that due to applicable Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit.

Remote work from abroad is not possible.

Tasks

• Design, develop, and maintain highperformance Java services and applications supporting market pricing and volatility management
• Enhance core components used in FX Options, FX Rates, Structured Products, and Derivatives
• Lead the implementation of new features and integrations based on evolving frontoffice requirements
• Continuously refactor, optimise, and modernise existing systems to improve performance and scalability
• Provide 3rd level support and resolve production issues in mission critical environments
• Participate in an on?call rotation to ensure reliable operation of real-time systems
• Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative analysts, business analysts, and crossfunctional IT teams
• Support user training and the documentation of new functionalities
• Promote best practices in code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and operational excellence

• Proven financial domain expertise and strong understanding of financial products including FX Options and FX Rates
• In-depth understanding of banking systems, including Core Banking, Trading Platforms, Market Data Feeds, Pricing Engines, and their interdependencies
• Minimum 5 years of hands on Java development, including 2+ years with Java 11 or later; experience with C++, Visual C++, or Qt is an advantage
• Proven experience building mission critical systems in capital markets or frontoffice environments
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Octopus, scripting, deployment automation, and certificate handling
• Hands on experience with IBM MQ or ActiveMQ; JSON, Apache Thrift; strong understanding of real?time financial market data
• Proficiency in Core Java, Spring, JMS, JPA, Hibernate, JDBC, Oracle DB, Maven; experience with JUnit, Mockito, and peer code reviews
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments using Jira and Confluence; comfortable with pair or mob programming
• Ability to design scalable solutions that meet non-functional requirements, including security, observability (e.g., Grafana), capacity, and lifecycle management
• Fluency in English required; German skills are an advantage

• Proactive, structured, and self-driven working style
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced trading and front office environments
• High commitment to documentation, code quality, and continuous improvement