Software Engineer

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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 Tools Innovation team is tasked with the implementation of a professional development environment and tools for both Avaloq developers and clients' customization experts.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. Your role will be to develop database applications. You will work with product owners, tech leads, and fellow engineers every day to improve Avaloq's wealth management technology. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our database automation and integration system, a key component that empowers both our developers and a diverse array of clients to achieve their goals.

Qualifications

Your key tasks

• Coordinate with the Product Owner and Tech Lead to meticulously define project requirements, ensuring that all developments are clearly aligned with division goals.
• Translate complex requirements into functional software and implement robust solutions to successfully tackle both business and technical challenges.
• Enhance and fine-tune current functionalities by incorporating feedback and suggestions from various external sources.
• Design and maintain automated tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of database features.
• Proactively identify and tackle any concerns within the database systems, taking full ownership of your specialized domain.
  
  

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years in relevant software development
• Proven track record in database application development
• Sound comprehension of database technologies
• Experience in the following areas is an asset: PL/SQL, Oracle, PHP, JQuery, Java, Eclipse plugin development
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and explore new areas
• Proficiency in Git, Maven, Jenkins
• Conceptual and analytical mindset with structured and self-directed approach
  
  

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.