Tech Lead / Senior Software Engineer

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.

This position is best suited to a senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of technical solutions and helping other engineers grow.

What sets this position apart is:

• its focus on the broader picture of engineering at scale.
• It's about refining how we build, rather than just building.
• It's a chance for you to make a difference, industrializing software development, ensuring that as we grow, our methods are not just keeping pace but setting the pace.

As a Senior Software Engineer in this role, you'll delve into the essential task of bridging systems, crafting automation, and enhancing the workday for fellow developers. You will navigate the intricacies of software lifecycle governance, support thorough audit execution, and help craft a tooling strategy that brings clarity and speed to our processes.

Your key tasks:

• Iteratively create maintainable, clean, tested and documented software to support process automation.
• Create automation (pipelines/ supporting systems to support data synchronization between various tools (e.g. but not exclusive to Bitbucket, Artifactory, etc).
• Investigate, prototype, and implement features that streamline development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve productivity across our engineering tool-chain.
• Establishing a structured data model, surrounding automation and reporting (e.g. PowerBI) for artifacts and dependencies (build pipelines, source code repositories, third party artifacts etc.) ensures compliance, audit readiness, and effective risk management by enabling full traceability of software origin and build processes.
• Work with Platform Engineering, Security, Integration Pipeline and Release Management teams to define and implement the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to less experienced engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day collaboration.

What we offer:

• Modern Offices
• Ownership - you'll influence technical decisions, not just implement them.
• Meaningful problems - work on challenges that require engineering judgement, not repetitive ticket processing.
• Growth - opportunities to expand your skills, responsibilities, and impact.
• Trust and flexibility - we care about outcomes more than presenteeism.
• A voice that matters - good ideas are evaluated on merit, regardless of job title.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in relevant software development.
• Experience in the following areas Java, SQL, Shellscripting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and explore new areas.
• Conceptual and analytical mindset with structured and self-directed approach.
• Experience with version control (Git), build tools (Gradle), CI/CD ( Jenkins), repository management (Artifactory).
• A solid understanding of end-to-end software development.

It would be a real bonus if you have:

• Knowledge of SDLC, processes e.g. ITIL and compliance e.g. ISAE 3000 / SOC2.
• Experience with audit-compliant software development practices.

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.