Senior Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Avaloq Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Securities Trading - Edinburgh  Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 10 countries, and more than 160 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.

 Job Description

The Securities Trading team is a dynamic team of Software Engineers and Business Analysts spread across several development centers. We follow an agile process, working closely with the Product Owner and related teams to develop product features and provide support to our extensive global customer base. 

We work with customers and partners to develop and deliver innovative solutions to meet market demands. The team is part of many exciting and challenging projects relating to cutting-edge Swiss, European and Asian banking initiatives. We are the experts in Avaloq for the Securities Trading and Transaction Reporting business.

Your key tasks:

  • 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.
  • To work with agile mindset, process, and ticketing platforms (Jira)  
 Qualifications
  • Strong proven track record of working in a similar role
  • Good knowledge and sound understanding of database technologies (SQL, Oracle PL/SQL) 
  • Knowledge of Java programming languages. Python, C++ or similar can be valuable.  
  • Strong conceptual and analytical mind with a structured and autonomous approach to work on complex technical and business problems

It would be a real bonus if you have:

  • Experience in the financial industry and/or securities trading topics.
  • Experience with Avaloq or 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)
  • Several years of experience in kernel development for the securities trading and transaction reporting modules of Avaloq, the Java adapters of the securities trading team like the FIX Bridge and the Community API implementation of the Avaloq stock exchange module
  • German or French language skills
 Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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