Java Developer – Financial Platforms

About

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join a leading financial institution in Zurich, Switzerland.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Core Java development, with expertise in Spring / Spring Boot. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing our financial platforms and applications, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions for our financial products and services.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot, optimizing server‑side performance and ensuring data integrity and security.
• Integrate various financial systems and third‑party services, ensuring smooth data flow and interoperability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to industry best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across the stack, providing support for both development and production environments.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Solid hands‑on experience in Java development with a strong grasp of Core Java, collections, JSON processing, JDBC, and build tools like Maven.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, JPA, JDBC templates, and messaging components such as JMS.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerized environments, including Microsoft Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes, along with foundational knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Basic competence in Unix/Linux systems and bash scripting for automation and operational tasks.
• Commitment to high‑quality code, evidenced by rigorous code review practices and attention to development standards.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops methodologies, supporting agile and continuous delivery practices.
• Knowledge of API security mechanisms, including OAuth2 and related identity and access management standards.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and make sound technical and operational decisions.
• Proven collaboration skills, with comfort working in a global, cross‑site team environment (e.g., Zurich and Singapore).
• Problem‑solving mindset, strong teamwork orientation, and experience thriving in agile project settings; financial sector exposure is advantageous.
• Fluent in English (verbal / written).